Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019): Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu

DIODE LASER IN PERIODONTAL TREATMENT (Tinjauan Pustaka)

Trijani Suwandi (Staff Pengajar Bagian Periodonti Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Trisakti)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Feb 2020

Abstract

Background: Latest technological advances have led to a constant desire to develop new approaches for the treatment of periodontal diseases, as a diode laser. Objective: This article reviews the diode laser is a soft tissue laser having a wavelength of 810 nm or 910-980nm, is being developed for a variety of uses in periodontal therapy. The diode lasers have been used in initial periodontal therapy for sulcular debridement, soft tissue surgery,  hypersensitive dentin, photodynamic therapy and also in implant treatment. Literatur review: The laser is a less-invasive method  compared with the conventional technique because it produces    little cell destruction. Diode lasers are used to overcome the disadvantages of conventional therapy, including postoperative pain dan discomfort, and suturing in conventional.  Conclusion: Laser use is beneficial as it requires minimal anaesthesia, lesser surgical time and good post-operative healing, reduced post operative pain and sensitivity, reduced patient anxiety.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jkgt

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi Terpadu publishes articles and scientific work from Researches, Case Reports and Literature Reviews in Dentistry and Dental Science. The scopes vary from: Dental Surgery, Dental Forensics, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry, Paediatric ...