Article Summary: Peri-implant Care of Ailing Implants with the Carbon Dioxide Laser

The purpose of this study was to assess possible alterations in titanium implants in vitro & in vivo by use of the 10.6 micrometers CO₂ laser & to determine whether new bone formation can occur on previously contaminated implants. In vitro, temperature changes at the bone–titanium implant interface were recorded during use of a CO2 laser. The results support the hypothesis that peri-implant defects can be treated successfully by 10.6 micrometer laser.

Deppe H, Horch HH, Henke J, Donath K. Peri-implant care of ailing implants with the carbon dioxide laser. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2001; 16:659-667.

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