Nonsurgical Treatment of Peri-Implantitis Using Er:YAG Laser (2940 nm) and Photobiomodulation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Clinical, Microbiological, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical, microbiological, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of Er:YAG laser and photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy compared with conventional mechanical debridement (MD) in the nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: were assessed at baseline and 3 months. Treatment success, defined as PD ≤ 5 mm, BoP at ≤ 1 site, and absence of suppuration, was assessed at 3 months. PROMs, including postoperative pain, analgesic use, anesthesia requirement, and satisfaction, were recorded during the first postoperative week. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: , and enhanced patient experience compared with MD. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Er:YAG and PBM therapy may improve treatment success, enhance patient comfort, and support more predictable nonsurgical management of peri-implantitis.
Authors
- Theodora Slini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8277-3300)
- Dimitra Sakellari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4365-8406)
- Chariklia Neophytou
- Konstantinos Papadimitriou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7415-3582)
- Serafeim Chaintoutis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1539-8237)
- Ioannis Vouros
Institutions
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Photobiomodulation Photomedicine and Laser Surgery
- Published
- 2026-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/25785478261447960
- Primary Topic
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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