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| industry report laser dentistry New treatment protocol for periodontal pocket treatment Combination of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers Author: Dr 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 treat- ment itself does not lead to a complete healing be- cause it does not eliminate the periopathogenes.3 Laser therapy may constitute an efficient alternat- ive to surgical treatment. Based on research, data and experience of many practitioners, we can enumerate potential advantages of laser therapy, such as bacte- ricidal, detoxification and homeostatic effects and biostimulation. It is also easy to use, provides good access to anatomically difficult areas and makes a comfortable treatment for patients. Laser treatment provides for eradication of bacteria and better wound healing.4, 5 High-energy lasers are applied in periodontal proce- dures 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. 1a Fig. 1b Fig. 1c Fig. 1d 40 cosmetic dentistry 1 2017