Beatrijs Deruyter: The Importance of Er and Nd Lasers in the Treatment of Periodontitis
Different thermal levels created by Free Running Pulsed (FRP) lasers in combination with One-stage, Full Mouth Disinfection, for debridement of diseased periodontal hard and soft tissues, may explain significant differences in periodontal treatment outcomes. In an attempt to enhance the treatment outcomes of anti-infective periodontal therapy, the One-stage, Full-Mouth Disinfection therapy has been recognized as the most effective way of treating chronic periodontal disease. Besides the One-stage, Full-Mouth Disinfection procedures to eliminate cross-contamination, the thermal confinement created by the use of FRP lasers may play an important role in the outcome and resolution of periodontal issues, or be a good precondition prior to surgery. Different temperature levels each have specific interactions on the microbiological, structural and molecular levels. This phenomenon can lead to cost-effective procedures with more predictable results.