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The Future of Lasers in Periodontal Therapy: Science, Hype or Snake Oil.

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Substantial controversy continues to surround the use of lasers in periodontal therapy. The results of recent research studies suggest that lasers provide a viable alternative to traditional periodontal surgery. Properly applied, lasers produce less bleeding, swelling and discomfort. They treat the cause of periodontal disease rather than the effects, by specifically targeting identifiable periodontal pathogens. Regeneration of periodontal tissues is the gold standard by which we measure treatment effectiveness. Evidence is emerging that lasers provide an enhanced method for achieving this elusive goal, while eliminating many of the negative sequale associated with conventional pocket elimination surgery.

Date Added:
7/28/2012

Author(s):

I. Stephen Brown, DDS, FACD I. Stephen Brown, DDS, FACD
Dr. I. Stephen Brown, a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry, earned specialty certification in Periodontics and Adult Orthodontics at the Univer...
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Questions & Comments
Maurice Salama - (5/10/2013 9:13 AM)

Absolutely great presentation about the potential use of Lasers in Periodontal Treatment. Well put together on a very controversial subject. Thanks Dr. Salama

David Garber - (8/6/2012 5:20 PM)

Steve, really a pertinent presentation - Thanks! The cases around implants are most effective demonstrations of the versatility of the modality - as are some of the single unit teeth that otherwise were destined for extraction - a most valid alterntive in many situations

Darick Nordstrom - (8/5/2012 12:48 AM)

LANAP is definitely a potent tool. It is also definitely evolving from its early days, as science and clinical experience help refine it. Unfortunately, we didn't get the detail we typically expect from the lecturers at Dental XP. Can you be more specific about the regeneration procedure used for the last implant case you showed before-after xrays of ... how it differs from the typical LANAP (what do you sue instead of the metal piezo scaler tip, any chemotherapeutic agents?, etc.? Thank you

Laurent Rosemblaum - (8/4/2012 7:42 AM)

nice presentation. can you give us some tips about the treatment frequency (do you perform it once a week ,a month).the number of "laser shoots " in the pocket at each sequence,do you use h2o2 in the pocket,do you perform it under anesthesia? Thank you

Maurice Salama - (7/30/2012 9:30 AM)

Well done overview of Preriodontal Therapy and options for care. The utilization of laser wenergy in Periodontal Therapy was well explained as to it's effect on bacteria in the periodontal pocket and regeneration.
Thanks Dr. Salama

Paul Scholl - (7/29/2012 9:37 PM)

Excellent lecture. The philosophical quotes were good. Nice to pay homage to the people that influenced your life.

Edward Kusek - (7/29/2012 5:43 PM)

How many of theses lectures are you going to do on LANAP or is it advertisement. Every lecturer for LANAP has the same slides of healing pockets

Stephen Brown - (7/26/2012 8:37 PM)

To: Abe Dumanis860 An extremely difficult question to answer simply. The specific question is a bit awkward. A diode is a type of laser, and Biolase is a company with several lasers. Is the question about the Waterlase Er,CR:YSGG for “Deep Pocket Therapy”? Or are you asking about the new Epic-10 diode (not yet FDA cleared)? No diode by Biolase or any other company has FDA clearance for Waterlase new attachment procedure.

Stephen Brown - (7/26/2012 8:32 PM)

Gayle Bradshaw - MY opinion is that one of our primary goals is to eliminate, to the extenet possible ALL occlusal pathology. The goal would be a "nil tolereance" for clinical evidence of occlusal pathology. It is, without question, a very important aspect to providing excellent clinical outcomes.

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