Characterization of Titanium Implant Surface after Nd:YAG Laser Treatment

Abstract

Dental implants are excellent restorative solutions. They can, however, present challenging complications ranging from reversible inflammation (per-implant mucositis) to irreversible inflammation with bone loss (peri-implantitis). Treatment modalities consist of non-surgical and surgical approaches including the use of lasers. According to he American Academy of Periodontology, evidence for laser therapy in peri-implant disease is equivocal, and there is sufficient evidence to determine the long-term impact of laser-induced implant surface alterations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2020
Accession Number
AD1182874

Entities

People

  • Allison D. Weinberg

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases
  • Governments
  • Inflammation
  • Laser Therapy
  • Lasers
  • Mouth Diseases
  • National Governments
  • Osteoporosis
  • Reversible
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Directed Energy