Periodontal Plastic Surgery with an Er:YAG Laser

Abstract

Periodontal plastic surgery was recently defined as surgical procedures preformed to prevent or correct anatomic, developmental, traumatic or disease-induced defect of gingiva, alveolar mucosa or bone. It is an essential procedure for the patient to maintain their oral health and esthetic, and it is gradually spreading to general dentists. However, the procedure of periodontal plastic surgery is complicated and the success of it is depended on the skill and experience of operator. Presently, the Er:YAG laser is considered one of the most promising lasers in periodontal therapy due to its favorable performance for periodontal soft tissue procedures and hard tissue treatments. In this paper, the author introduced the effect of Er:YAG laser therapy on crown lengthening or root coverage in periodontal plastic surgery.