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| industry 20 laser 3 2016 New treatment protocol for periodontal pocket treatment Combination of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers Author: Kinga Grzech-Lesniak, Poland Periodontitis is the most common chronic inflam- matory disease in adults of European populations. Eight out of ten over 35-year-olds suffer from some kind of gum complaint. It is associated with systemic diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Although they are so common, periodontal diseases are not very well acknowl- edged.1, 2 To date, mechanical therapy has been the general treatment for plaque-induced periodontal disease. A lot of studies have shown that mechanical treatment itself does not lead to a complete healing because it does not eliminate the periopathogenes.3 Laser therapy may constitute an efficient alterna- tive to surgical treatment. Based on research, data and experience of many practitioners, we can enu- meratepotentialadvantagesoflasertherapy,suchas bactericidal, detoxification and homeostatic effects and biostimulation. It is also easy to use, provides goodaccesstoanatomicallydifficultareasandmakes a comfortable treatment for patients. Laser treat- ment provides for eradication of bacteria and better wound healing.4, 5 High-energy lasers are applied in periodontal pro- cedures as adjunctive therapy or alternative conven- tional procedures have become standard treatment Figs. 1a–d: a) initial state; b) the situation of the gingival-tooth in the jaw; c) orthopantomographic image; d) the dental-gingival situation in the mandible. Fig. 1b Fig. 1d Fig. 1a Fig. 1c 32016