title: Lasers and the treatment of chronic periodontitis.
abstract: For many intraoral soft-tissue surgical procedures the laser has become a desirable and dependable alternative to traditional scalpel surgery. However, the use of dental lasers in periodontal therapy is controversial. This article presents the current peer-reviewed evidence on the use of dental lasers for the treatment of chronic periodontitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 424 West 67th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113, USA. cobbc@umkc.edu
authors.forename: Charles M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Cobb
authors.forename: Samuel B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Low
authors.forename: Donald J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Coluzzi
mesh_terms: D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D011846:Radio Waves