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| industry report laser dentistry Fig. 18e Fig. 18f Fig. 19 Fig. 19: Molecular-biological test results after 16 months (PET plus, MIP Pharma Germany). to carry out a molecular-biological test to assess periopathogens quantitatively and qualitatively. is the increased access of laser light to anatomical- ly difficult areas compared to conventional hand tools, such as deep narrow pockets or furcations. Before the treatment the patient underwent su- pragingival hygienic procedures done with ultra- sound scaler (EMS, Piezon). After hygienisation, the clinical condition of the patient improved. Additional examination was carried out to determine the stage of the periodontal disease. Then, a Nd:YAG laser was applied for periodontal pocket sterilisation and decontamination (Figs. 3–7) and Er:YAG laser to remove subgingival calculus (Figs. 8–12). For final decontamination and stabilisation of the fibrin clot, the Nd:YAG laser was applied again (Figs. 13 & 14). Figure 15 shows the situation immediately after sur- gery by Er:YAG and decontamination of the perio- dontal pocket by Nd:YAG (LightWalker, Fotona). Summary Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers have become the tool of choice in the treatment of periodontal diseases. They effectively reduce bleeding (BOP) and a pocket depth (PD) and are less time-consuming in compar- ison to conventional methods. Another advantage Lasers broaden the range of treatments offered in the dental office, increasing precision, enabling minimally-invasive treatments and better wound healing. The introduction of laser methods to the dental practice compels us to further learning, improving professional qualifications and special- isation in the field. This in turn extends the range of non-surgical treatments of periodontal diseases._ Editorial note: A list of references is available from the publisher. contact Dr Kinga Grzech-Lesniak DDS, PhD Oral Surgery Department, Medical University of Wroclaw, Poland Specialist Periodontist President of the Polish Society of Laser Dentistry, PTSL ptsl@laser.org.pl kgl@periocare.pl 44 cosmetic dentistry 1 2017