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46 1_2016 laser 46 laser_case report I case report Fig. 1_Crown–root fracture. Fig. 2_Diagnostic impression. _Implant placement is conventionally perfor- med after healing of the extraction socket. However, with this method, undesirable outcomes can occur owingtothesubstantialperiodthatelapsesbeforecli- nicians can continue treatment, for example a reduc- tioninbonelevelandthecollapseofsofttissue.These unwanted results can compromise aesthetics in the anterior region significantly. Therefore, immediate (Type I) implant placement can be a golden opportu- nity to preserve the aesthetics. Fear of failure, espe- cially in the case of an infected socket, is the greatest barrier to selecting Type I implant placement.1–5 _Laser in implantology Lasers have several applications in implantology, for example:6 – Atraumatic uncovering of submerged implants to prevent crestal bone loss – Recontouring of peri-implant soft tissue – Sculpting of the emergence profile for prosthetic components – Rising of surgical flaps – Osseous recontouring – Creation of parabolic tissue architecture – Bone harvesting of block grafts – Window preparation in sinus lift procedures – Ridge splitting – Debridement of extraction sockets for immediate implant placement. Research reports show that the mineralisation of the socket may not be adequate after three months. Therefore,additionalsupporttoachievethebestbone density and better osseointegration after implant placement is needed, specifically in Type I implant placement.7 It appears that diode lasers have some potential benefits in helping clinicians to obtain the best results in implant placement into a fresh socket. Laser-assistedosseointegration with a diode laser inType I implant placement Authors_Dr Maziar Mir, Prof. Norbert Gutknecht, Dr Masoud Mojahedi, Dr Jan Tunér, Prof. Ramin Mosharraf & Dr Masoud Shabani, Germany, Sweden & Iran 20 I laser 2_2015 Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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