title: Effectiveness of root planing with diode laser curettage for the treatment of periodontitis.
abstract: This study investigated the effectiveness of scaling/root planing using closed approach, closed approach with laser-curettage, closed approach with laser-curettage/laser-sealing, and an open approach (papilla reflection/flap closure) in treating moderate-advanced chronic periodontitis. All treatments resulted in a reduction in probing depth and bleeding upon probing. The closed approach therapies: SRP, laser-curettage/SRP, and laser-curettage/SRP/laser-sealing resulted in less gingival recession than the open approach (papilla reflection/flap closure). If esthetics are a concern, laser-curettage is a viable option.
authors: Department of Periodontics, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115-2333, USA.
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Zingale
authors: Lisa
authors: L
authors: Harpenau
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Chambers
authors: William
authors: W
authors: Lundergan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000601:surgery*; D012534:Dental Scaling / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D016745:Root Planing / Q000379:methods*; D013357:Subgingival Curettage / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome