Clinical and Radiographic Assessment of Periapical Healing on Laser Application in Periapical Surgery

Authors

Mariem Abouelnour, Assistant Lecturer of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptFollow
Mohsen Nour El Dein, Professor of Endodontic department Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
Mohamed M. Kataia, Professor and Head of Endodontic department, Faculty of Dentistry, British University, Cairo, Egypt
Naglaa S. Elkilani, Professor and the Head of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis & Dental Radiology Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to assess post-operative or dental achievements of Erbium Laser assisted procedures in comparison to conventional technique of apicoectomy. Subjects and Methods: A total of twenty enrolled cases were assessed for eligibility being healthy, but with chronic periapical lesions (average diameter: 5±2mm) related to the maxillary anterior teeth and aged 20-50 years old, with no sex predilection. Cases were allocated evenly into two groups (n=10): Group A: conventional apical surgery with no Laser Application and Group B: Erbium Laser assisted apical surgery. Results: Most of Clinical examined parameters were lower in the laser-treated group at 24h and 1week after surgery, while after 3 months, both groups didn’t show any signs of acute inflammation such as redness, swelling, pain, and all cases exhibited criteria for successful outcome. Conclusion: Erbium Laser application could improve healing following periapical surgery.

Keywords

Apical surgery, Erbium Laser, Healing

How to Cite This Article

Abouelnour, Mariem; Dein, Mohsen Nour El; Kataia, Mohamed M.; and Elkilani, Naglaa S. (2023) "Clinical and Radiographic Assessment of Periapical Healing on Laser Application in Periapical Surgery," Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 10: Iss. 3, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2974-4164.1558

Subject Area

Restorative Dentistry Issue (Removable Prosthodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Dental Biomaterials, Operative Dentistry)