In vivo investigation of diode laser application on red complex bacteria in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a split-mouth randomised control trial.

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Title: In vivo investigation of diode laser application on red complex bacteria in non-surgical periodontal therapy: a split-mouth randomised control trial.
Authors: Mulder-van Staden, Suné1 smuldervanstaden@uwc.ac.za, Holmes, Haly1, Hille, Jos2,3
Source: Scientific Reports. 12/4/2020, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1-14. 14p.
Subject Terms: *SEMICONDUCTOR lasers, *RANDOMIZED controlled trials, *ENERGY density, *PERIODONTITIS, *BACTERIA
Abstract: Assessment of the efficacy of a single 810 nm diode laser application as an adjunctive treatment modality during the first intervention of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NPT). 25 patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis underwent a split-mouth randomised control trial. The periodontal pockets of the test quadrants were treated with an 810 nm diode laser as an adjunct to NPT (Picasso GaAlAs; AMD Lasers). The laser was set at 1.0 W continuous wave, 400 µm tip, 796 W/cm2 peak power density and a 32 J/cm2 energy density. Therapeutic outcomes were evaluated based on the clinical parameters, which included probing pocket depth, recession, clinical attachment level, full mouth plaque score, full mouth bleeding on probing and tooth mobility. The baseline bacterial collection was completed from the periodontal pockets and then re-evaluated at 6 weeks. Clinical parameters demonstrated no statistical difference, with the exception of a statistically significant (P < 0.05) reduction in bleeding on probing for the test side. The test side resulted in a statistical increase of Capnocytophagaspecies and Treponemadenticola. The single application of the diode laser did not significantly improve the bacterial nor the clinical parameters in patients with chronic periodontitis. Trial registration number: PACTR201909915338276. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:20452322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-78435-7
Published in:Scientific Reports
Language:English