Laser diode applications in pre-prosthetic periodontal treatment – clinical case

Abstract

Aim and objectives: The purpose of pre-prosthetic periodontal treatment using laser diode is to stop the inflammatory process by reducing microorganisms. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of diode laser treatment on a patient with gingivitis. Materials and methods: Clinical case presented is of a female patient who addressed the dental service for a total prosthetic rehabilitation. At the upper jaw, the patient had generalized gingivitis at the abutment teeth. After SRP, non-surgical periodontal instrumentation was applied, with the adjuvant use of diode laser, with a wavelength of 980 nm. Results: Two weeks after starting the treatment, the gingival index (GI) was evaluated, and it was decided that the prosthetic treatment itself could be started, the gingival inflammatory phenomena being remitted. Conclusions: The 980 nm laser diode can be used as an adjunctive therapy to cure gingivitis.