Laser Therapy Versus Traditional Scaling and Root Planing: A Comparative Review.

Autor:	Altalhi AM; Periodontics, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU., AlNajdi LN; Dentistry, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, SAU., Al-Harbi SG; Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Tabuk, SAU., Aldohailan AM; Dentistry, Al-Muhaidib Dental Clinic, Al-Khobar, SAU., Al-Ghadeer JY; Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Al-Bahrani JI; Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Al-Gahnem ZJ; Dentistry, Al-Ahsa Health Cluster, Al-Ahsa, SAU., Alenezi AH; Dentistry, University of Hail, Hail, SAU., Al-Majid A; Periodontology, Ministry of Health, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jun 09; Vol. 16 (6), pp. e61997. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 09 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.61997
Abstrakt:	Scaling and root planing (SRP) removes bacterial plaque, calculus, and associated microorganisms from the surface of the tooth and the surrounding soft tissue. While complete eradication of pathogenic microbes is impossible, gross removal can lower the microbial load, which in turn reduces inflammation and contributes to positive clinical outcomes. Instrumentation in limited-access anatomic areas like furcation, grooves, deep pockets, concavities, and distal molar areas is technically demanding with traditional mechanical debridement. However, emerging advanced systems such as lasers with bactericidal and detoxification effects offer the benefit of reaching limited-access areas that traditional SRP cannot reach. A digitized search was done on PubMed, Embase, Medline, and Google Scholar using the keywords "lasers", "periodontal therapy", "scaling", and "root planing". Upon screening and reviewing, the shortlisted articles comprised narrative reviews, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, comparative studies, split-mouth studies, case series, and reports of non-surgical laser therapy and lasers as an adjunct to SRP. This review presents a comprehensive comparative evaluation of different laser modalities utilized in non-surgical periodontal treatment in contrast to standard SRP, rather than an exhaustive article review. It delves into the history and development of lasers, highlighting key advancements made in the realm of periodontics and dental care. This review includes an elucidation of the theory behind laser operation, along with an exploration of its intrinsic characteristics and breakdown of the various types of lasers that are currently available, and an examination of existing literature in both present and historical contexts regarding the comparison of various types of lasers with traditional periodontal treatment. Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Altalhi et al.)
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