@article{MAKHILLRJMS201610612112,
    title = {The Use of Lasers in the Treatment of Inflammatory Tissue Periodontal Disease},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {10},
    number = {6},
    pages = {630-637},
    year = {2016},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {rjmsci.2016.630.637},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=rjmsci.2016.630.637},
    author = {Behnaz,Nima and},
    keywords = {Peri-implantitis,Er:YAG laser,therapy,dental implants,Iran},
    abstract = {Peri-implantitis is a state defined as an inflammatory reaction around osseointegrated implants.
Various treatment methods are suggested in the treatment of peri-implantitis and clinicians have to choose a
method over a large number of treatment protocols. Lasers have shown promising therapeutic effect in treatment
of peri-implantitis. The use of different lasers has also been proposed for the treatment of periodontal
and peri-implant infections. Preliminary results from both basic studies and controlled clinical trials have
pointed to a high potential of the Er:YAG laser. Irradiation with this specific wavelength seems to provide a
bactericidal effect against periodontopathic bacteria, a reduction of lipopolysaccharides and a high ability of
bacterial biofilm and calculus removal. Therefore, we aimed to review the current literature over the past 10 year
for the use of lasers in treatment of peri-implantitis and evaluate, based on the currently available evidence, the
use of an Er:YAG laser for treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis and to indicate its potential as a new
treatment modality.}
    }