Abstract

The healthy status of the periodontal pocket and gingiva is mandatory for tooth survival, as well as, systemic health in general. Only 10% of the global adult population appears to be resistant to it, whereas 10-15% is highly sensitive. Due to the limitations of Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), the researches have focused to utilize additional therapies to enhance the conventional treatments in periodontitis and periimplantitis. Utilization of appropriate laser wavelengths with suitable protocols can probably improve the periodontal status for a more extended period and limit the use of antibiotics.

Keywords: Periodontitis; Periimplantitis; Laser; Diode; Erbium laser; Laser parameters; Decontamination

Abbreviations: SRP: Scaling and Root Planing; BoP: Bleeding on Probing; PD: Pocket Depth; PBM: Photobiomodulation; aPDT: Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy; PS: Photosensitizer; SPC: Supportive Periodontal Care