Application of Lasers in Periodontics and Implantology

Although the application of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis is an interesting therapeutic approach, current reports have not shown significant superior effects of photodynamic therapy compared with conventional mechanical therapy. Therefore, the potential effects of photodynamic therapy should be studied more extensively to establish the optimal conditions during clinical application. However, photodynamic therapy holds promise as a novel noninvasive treatment method that might be beneficial when applied alone or in conjunction with conventional mechanical periodontal and peri-implant therapy.