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Lasers in Medical Science
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science 6/2009

01-11-2009 | Review Article

Laser wavelengths and oral implantology

Authors: George E. Romanos, Norbert Gutknecht, Sandra Dieter, Frank Schwarz, Roberto Crespi, Anton Sculean

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 6/2009

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Abstract

In modern implant dentistry there are several clinical indications for laser surgery. Different laser systems have a considerable spectrum of application in soft and hard peri-implant tissues. The literature was searched for clinical application of different laser wavelengths in peri-implant tissues: second-stage surgery of submerged implants, treatment of infrabony defects, removal of peri-implant hyperplastic overgrowths, and, possibly, the preparation of bone cavities for implant placement. This report describes the state-of-the-art application of different laser systems in modern implant dentistry for the treatment of peri-implant lesions and decontamination of implant surfaces. Our study evaluated in vitro examinations, clinical experience and long-term clinical studies. The exact selection of the appropriate laser system and wavelength was dependent on the scientific evaluation of recent literature and the level of changes in implant and tissue temperatures during laser application. The significant reduction in bacteria on the implant surface and the peri-implant tissues during irradiation and the cutting effects associated with the coagulation properties of the lasers are the main reasons for laser application in the treatment of peri-implant lesions and the successful long-term prognosis of failing oral implants. The various applications of lasers in implant dentistry are dependent on the wavelength and laser–tissue interactions.
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Metadata
Title
Laser wavelengths and oral implantology
Authors
George E. Romanos
Norbert Gutknecht
Sandra Dieter
Frank Schwarz
Roberto Crespi
Anton Sculean
Publication date
01-11-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-009-0676-1

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