A Comparative of the Efficiency of Er:YAG Laser to Scaling and Root Planing in Chronic Periodontitis Treatment
published by Damascus University
in 2011
in
and research's language is
العربية
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Abstract in English
Many methods are used to treat Periodontitis such as scaling and root planing
(SRP) with hand instruments, Sonic and Ultrasonic instruments. Recently, lasers are used in periodontal.
The aim of the study is to compare the Efficiency of Er:YAG Laser Combined with Scaling and Root
Planing in Chronic Periodontitis Treatment.
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