title: The use of CO(2) laser in the treatment of peri-implantitis.
abstract: Different techniques have been used for the treatment of peri-implant defects. However, there are always questions about the issue of reosseointegration. The present paper explores the recent literature on the topic of peri-implantitis therapy, and presents a surgical protocol for implant surface decontamination using the CO(2) laser, grafting of the defect, and coverage with a membrane according to a clinical case. The results appear to be promising and may improve the long-term clinical outcomes of failing dental implants.
authors: Division of Periodontology and General Dentistry, Unit of Laser Dentistry, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14620, USA. Georgios_Romanos@urmc.rochester.edu
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Romanos
authors: Hua-Hsin
authors: HH
authors: Ko
authors: Stuart
authors: S
authors: Froum
authors: Dennis
authors: D
authors: Tarnow
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003666:Decontamination / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D002245:Carbon Dioxide