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Clinical Evaluation of WaterLase (iPlus) Laser Therapy Used as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: A Randomized, Controlled, Split-Mouth Clinical Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Laser Therapy and Non-surgical Scaling and Root Planing for Periodontitis Chronic Generalized Moderate and Periodontitis Chronic Generalized Severe. Completed, enrolled 23 participants.
Detailed Summary
The use of lasers to treat various problems in dentistry is growing as it has in medicine. One application is the use of lasers to treat periodontal disease. It has been suggested that the laser may reduce the need for surgical treatment by reducing pockets. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of laser treatment for periodontal disease. Laser therapy will be used in addition to traditional non-surgical scaling and root planing (deep cleaning). The information obtained from this study will provide an objective assessment of adjunctive laser therapy compared to conventional periodontal therapy and will attempt to show the benefits, if any, lasers can provide in the treatment of chronic periodontal disease.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Adjunctive application of laser therapy in the periodontal pocket
Scaling to remove calculus deposits and root planing to smooth root surfaces