ACDE Webinar | Laser in Periodontal Pocket Treatment

Despite the controversy, using the laser could maximize successful nonsurgical treatment. The gold standard in periodontal pocket treatment is properly eradicating pathological bacterial strains inside infected pockets through mechanical debridement. However, root architecture and anatomic variations make establishing effective debridement protocol difficult in nonsurgical periodontal therapy using traditional tools, such as curettes or ultrasonic scalers. 

Laser therapy—as a quest for alternative treatment—has a growing recognition for its antibacterial qualities, safeness, and broad spectrum of use. Lasers have been used in nonsurgical periodontal treatment as alternatives or adjunct methods to mechanical scaling and root planing (SRP). The erbium family laser is used for decontamination and debridement of periodontal pockets and root surfaces in nonsurgical treatment as it displays strong bactericidal and detoxification effects. Due to antibacterial properties, the neodymium and diode laser may eliminate antibiotics from our treatment protocol. Using evidence-based laser guidelines would enable dentists to provide more efficient nonsurgical periodontal care. 

Learn about the state-of-the-art, predictable, and practical procedures for periodontal pocket treatment—driven by choosing the proper chromophore for each laser.