Prosthodntics Research Papers - Academia.edu (original) (raw)

This study evaluated use of a solid-state laser to avoid the ap technique and suturing. An Er:YAG laser was used in 26 consecutive patients referred for osseous crown lengthening in 32 posterior teeth. The distance from the planned... more

This study evaluated use of a solid-state laser to avoid the ap technique
and suturing. An Er:YAG laser was used in 26 consecutive patients referred
for osseous crown lengthening in 32 posterior teeth. The distance from
the planned restoration margin to the alveolar crest (B) satis ed a 3-mm dentogingival complex. No tissue necrosis and no signi cant change in the distance from the gingival margin to B or probing depth were detected at
3 and 6 months. Minimally invasive Er:YAG laser surgery decreases the time needed to establish the gingival margin necessary for de nitive restoration.