Five-year retrospective study of laser-assisted periodontal therapy.

نویسندگان

  • Edward R Kusek
  • Amanda J Kusek
  • E Alex Kusek
چکیده

This article outlines a five-year retrospective study involving a diode dental laser used on periodontally infected teeth. The present study utilized a specific protocol: scaling and root planing, light ultrasonic scaling, and the use of a diode laser. In 80% of cases, pocket depth of 3 mm or less was maintained.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • General dentistry

دوره 60 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012