Comparing the efficiency of Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode laser for the treatment of generalized aggressive periodontitis
Irish Journal of Medical Science, vol.191, no.3, pp.1331-1339, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 191 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2022
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s11845-021-02705-0
- Journal Name: Irish Journal of Medical Science
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.1331-1339
- Keywords: Clinical periodontal parameters, Diode laser, Er,Cr:YSGG laser, Generalized aggressive periodontitis, IL-1β, IL-8, TNF-α
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background: This study aims to determine the effects of Er,Cr:YSGG and diode laser treatments on IL-1β, IL-8, and TNF-α levels in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis. Methods: Twenty-six generalized aggressive periodontitis patients were enrolled in the study. We performed three treatment models: “scaling and root planning (SRP-only),” “SRP + Er,Cr:YSGG laser,” and “SRP + diode laser.” Each experimental quadrant was randomly allocated to the control group or the test group. The IL-1β, IL-8, and TNF-α levels were analyzed with an enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay. Results: When the baseline and post-treatment IL-1β, IL-8, and TNF-α levels were compared, the most significant difference was observed in the SRP + Er,Cr:YSGG group and the least difference was observed in the SRP-only group. Conclusions: The use of Er,Cr:YSGG laser as an addition to the conventional mechanical periodontal treatment was found to be more successful than the diode laser + SRP use in aggressive periodontitis treatment.