J Dent Rehabil Appl Sci.  2015 Dec;31(4):340-348. 10.14368/jdras.2015.31.4.340.

Laser therapy in peri-implantitis treatment: literature review

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. limdds@snu.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • 3Department of Conservative Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Abstract

Peri-implantitis is the most common reason for a late failure and can occur even after years of successful osseointegration. The role of microbial plaque accumulation in the development of peri-implantitis has been well documented. On the other hand, the ideal method of implant surface decontamination to re-establish the health of peri-implant tissue remains to be determined. Removal of bacterial deposits is essential in the treatment of peri-implant infections, and various therapeutic approaches have been described in the literature, including mechanical debridement, disinfection with chemotherapeutic agents, and laser therapy. Recently, there has been a plenitude of scientific data regarding the use of laser irradiation to achieve titanium surface decontamination. Thus, research is focusing on lasers' potential use in the treatment of peri-implantitis. The aim of this literature review is to analyze and evaluate the efficacy of laser therapy for the treatment of peri-implantitis.

Keyword

dental implant; peri-implantitis; laser therapy; debridement

MeSH Terms

Debridement
Decontamination
Dental Implants
Disinfection
Hand
Laser Therapy*
Osseointegration
Peri-Implantitis*
Titanium
Dental Implants
Titanium
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