Immediate Implant Placement Into Infected Sites: Bacterial Studies of the Hydroacoustic Effects of the YSGG Laser
This article describes the use of an erbium laser to use photoacoustics to reduce the bacteria in osteotomy sites that were infected by apical pathology. The author shows reduced bacterial counts by performing bacterial cultures following laser treatment. Swabs were taken after the extraction of the tooth and then after the laser was placed into the osteotomy site. The results showed a noticeable reduction of bacteria and no traces of virulent bacteria.
Case #1 cone beam computerized tomography showing infection apically for tooth #21.
Figure 2. SurgiGuide placement to aid in the osteotomy site. Figure 3. YSGG laser for achieving the hydroacoustic effect used to treat the infected site. Figure 4. Anaerobic swabbing to collect bacterial culture. Figure 5. Case #6 final radiographic after seating the finished case. Figure 6. Using the YSGG laser to stimulate tissue. Figure 7. Using a diode laser to garner the effects of photomodulation.
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