Abstract

EFFICACY OF DIODE LASER AS AN ADJUNCT IN TREATING PERI-IMPLANTITIS OR PERI IMPLANT MUCOSITIS: A META-ANALYSIS

Dr. Sayana Nazrine and Dr. Shivaprasad B. M.*

Abstract

Background: This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficiency of using diode laser therapy as an adjunct in treating peri-implantitis or peri implant mucositis. Materials and methods: The authors systematically searched various databases including PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar and Science Direct to analyse various articles available. After extracting data and assessing the quality, a metaanalysis was performed. Results: The literature search yielded seven articles for meta-analysis after applying appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria. The research of the chosen articles indicated that there was reduction of probing depth and bleeding on probing compared to the initial values with additional use of diode laser, but no statistically significant changes were achieved when compared to other treatment modalities such as conventional therapy or localised drug delivery. Conclusions: Diode laser as an adjunct for treatment for peri-implantitis or peri implant mucositis did not yield any additional benefits when compared with other treatment methods.

Keywords: Diode Laser, Peri-implantitis, Peri implant mucositis.