[Treatment of periimplantitis with laser or ultrasound. A review of the literature].

Abstract

In addition to conventional treatment modalities (mechanical and chemical), the use of different lasers has been increasingly proposed for the treatment of peri-implantitis. Results from both controlled clinical and basic studies have pointed to the high potential of an Er:YAG-laser. Its excellent ability to effectively ablate dental calculus without producing major thermal side-effects to adjacent tissue has been demonstrated in numerous studies. Recently, a new ultrasonic device has been used for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implantitis infections. Preliminary clinical data indicate that treatment with both treatment procedures may positively influence peri-implant healing. The aim of the present review paper is to evaluate, based on the available evidence, the use of an Er:YAG-laser and a newly introduced ultrasonic device for treatment of peri-implantitis in comparison to a conventional treatment approach.

• Authors: Frank Schwarz, Katrin Bieling, Anton Sculean, Monika Herten, Jürgen Becker
• Journal: Schweizer Monatsschrift fur Zahnmedizin = Revue mensuelle suisse d'odonto-stomatologie = Rivista mensile svizzera di odontologia e stomatologia (Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed) Vol. 114 Issue 12 Pg. 1228-35 ( 2004) ISSN: 0256-2855 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Laser und Ultraschall in der Therapie periimplantärer Infektionen--eine Literaturübersicht.
• PMID: 15646670 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Dental Implants
• Erbium

Topics

• Biofilms
• Dental Implants (microbiology)
• Dental Plaque (microbiology, therapy)
• Erbium
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Periodontitis (microbiology, therapy)
• Porphyromonas gingivalis
• Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
• Streptococcus sanguis
• Ultrasonic Therapy (instrumentation)