The use of CO(2) laser in the treatment of peri-implantitis.
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.
Romanos
George
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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
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Hua-Hsin
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Froum
Stuart
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Tarnow
Dennis
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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
D015921:Dental Implants; D002245:Carbon Dioxide