Anti-infective therapy with an Er:YAG laser: influence on peri-implant healing.

Abstract

In addition to conventional treatment modalities (mechanical and chemical), the use of lasers has been increasingly proposed for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant infections (i.e., cleaning and detoxification of implant surfaces). Preliminary results from basic studies have pointed to the high potential of the Erbium-doped: Yttrium, Aluminum and Garnet (Er:YAG) laser. Furthermore, preliminary clinical data indicate that treatment with this kind of laser may positively influence peri-implant healing. The aim of this research update is to evaluate, based on the currently available evidence, the use of an Er:YAG laser for the treatment of peri-implant infections and to indicate its potential as a new treatment modality.

• Authors: Anton Sculean, Frank Schwarz, Jürgen Becker
• Journal: Expert review of medical devices (Expert Rev Med Devices) Vol. 2 Issue 3 Pg. 267-76 (May 2005) ISSN: 1743-4440 [Print] England
• PMID: 16288590 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Dental Implants

Topics

• Dental Implants (adverse effects)
• Equipment Design
• Equipment Failure Analysis
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Low-Level Light Therapy (instrumentation, methods)
• Periodontitis (etiology, prevention & control)
• Prosthesis-Related Infections (etiology, prevention & control)
• Technology Assessment, Biomedical
• Treatment Outcome
• Wound Healing (radiation effects)