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2011Periodontal Disease Treatment with Diode Laser
How does the Periodontal Disease (periodontitis, pyorrhea) develop?
The normal depth of the gingival sulcus is about 2/3mm, and it ends with epithelial tissue which forms a connection between the crown and root of the tooth. The plaque builds up in the gingival sulcus. If the plaque is not removed, it causes inflammation, which destroys this epithelial tissue, and the gingival sulcus becomes deeper. At this point the sulcus is called the periodontal pocket (a pathological formation). The plaque builds up and remains closed within the gingival pocket, enriched with bacteria and it damages the periodontium (tissue which supports the root of the tooth).
Application of the Diode Laser in Parodontology (Periodontal Disease treatment)
Much research has been made in the last decade regarding application of the Diode Laser in parodontology to treat Periodontal Disease (gingivitis, periodontitis, pyorrhea). The results confirm many advantages of applying this technique, in particular:
- possibility to use very thin fibers 300 µm in diameter that can reach inside the periodontal pockets which are otherwise difficult to reach;
- possibility to irradiate and eliminate bacteria and a thin layer of inflamed gingival tissue;
- vaporisation of bacteria and smear inside periodontal pockets with a very delicate impulse that causes less harm to the patient and at times allows operating without anesthesia (this depends on the depth of periodontal pockets and sensitivity of the patient)
The Diode Laser makes easier and less harmful to the patient penetration into the gingival pocket. During the operation, the inflamed area inside the gingival pocket is irradiated with laser to decontaminate and eliminate bacteria and germs and to provide a anti-inflammatory effect in the treated area.
Bleeding, teeth vacillation and depth of periodontal pockets are decreased already after the first sessions of Diode Laser Treatment. Bad breath disappears.
