Comparison of different laser-based photochemical systems for periodontal treatment. | Semantic Scholar

The commercially available PDT and PTT adjuvant treatment systems were associated with the largest statistically significant reduction in periopathogenic bacteria on implant surfaces, however, activation with laser light at a suitable wavelength is necessary to achieve the bactericidal effects.

In this in vitro study, the use of a 445 nm diode laser was investigated for the decontamination of titanium dental implants and the effect of repetitive laser irradiation on temperature increase and decontamination efficacy were evaluated.

Both subgingival air-polishing powders investigated can reduce periopathogenic bacteria and thus support antimicrobial therapy approaches in periodontal treatment regimens.

It is demonstrated that combining the SWEEPS technique with riboflavin as a photosensitizer activated by BDL in aPDT effectively reduced the presence of E. faecalis in root canals.

This review aims to present the effects generated by the extract of Curcuma longa, the various forms of application of turmeric as an additional therapeutic means, as well as the aspects related to its biotolerance.

Final irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl ultrasonically activated using EndoUltra or SiroLaser Blue demonstrated a higher efficacy in bacterial reduction than standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1.

Investigation of the efficacy of a calcium hydroxide paste as a temporary medical dressing for 1 week after chemomechanical root canal treatment shows that in combination with an additional disinfection procedure, an increase in TBL must be expected, but not above the level of conditions after CMRCT.

According to the result of the articles, riboflavin as a photosensitizer activated by blue light can reduce bacteria that are involved in periodontitis, but other studies have reported that blue light alone can also reduce bacteria significantly.

In untreated periodontitis patients, laser monotherapy does not yield superior clinical benefits compared with non-surgical mechanical instrumentation alone and cost-effectiveness is lacking.

It is demonstrated that natural photosensitizers, such as curcumin, hypericin, riboflavin, riboflavin, and chlorophyllin derivatives, have the potential to reduce the number of microorganisms in PDI therapy.

This article reviews the current and potential applications of laser technology in nonsurgical therapy for the treatment of periodontal diseases and describes the advantages and disadvantages of various laser types.

In patients with chronic periodontitis, clinical outcomes of conventional subgingival debridement can be improved by adjunctive aPDT.

Investigation of cytokine levels in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with aggressive periodontitis found that non-surgical periodontal treatment with PDT or SRP led to statistically significant reductions in TNF-alpha level 30 days following treatment.

Low-power lasers, in conjunction with appropriate photosensitizers, may be a useful adjunct to mechanical debridement in the treatment of inflammatory periodontal diseases if a similar effectiveness against subgingival plaque bacteria can be achieved in vivo.

Whether use of a water-cooled Nd:YAG laser adjunctive to supra- and subgingival debridement (SRP) with hand and ultrasonic instruments results in greater clinical improvement than SRP alone is tested.

This review and meta-analysis supported the potential improvements in clinical attachment level and probing depth provided by the combined approach (SRP with a-PDT).

It can be concluded that both control and experimental gel can be used as an adjunct to SRP, but the curcumin gel was more effective than the chlorhexidine gel in the treatment of mild to moderate periodontal pockets with a significant reduction in the indice scores when compared to the baseline values.

Use of the laser proved to be an effective tool to increase efficiency, specificity, ease, and cost and comfort of the dental treatment.