Trial reportClinical implant dentistry and related research2021
The effect of post-extraction socket preservation laser treatment on bone density 4 months after extraction: Randomized controlled trial.
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Impact of Nd: YAG Laser Photobiostimulation on Healing of Gingiva Following Tooth Extraction and Alveolar Ridge Preservation
Who cites it
10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Radiographical impact of photobiomodulation therapy on bone regeneration in clinical studies: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of photobiomodulation in alveolar ridge preservation and implant stability after a dental extraction: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2024Pooled it
- Clinical and radiographic efficacy of photobiomodulation, platelet-rich fibrin, and their combination for socket preservation: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Influence of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the outcomes of alveolar ridge preservation at the infected molar sites: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2023Trial
- Influence of low-level laser therapy on implant stability in implants placed in healed sites: a randomized controlled trial.International journal of implant dentistry · 2021Trial
- The effect of post-extraction socket preservation laser treatment on bone density 4 months after extraction: Randomized controlled trial.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2021Trial
- Exploring the effect of Er, Cr: YSGG laser combined with GBR on osteogenesis at extraction sockets in rats with severe periodontitis via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Tunnelling Technique for Upper Labial Frenectomy Using ER:YAG Laser.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Laser-Assisted Strategies for Alveolar Bone Preservation After Tooth Extraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- The effect of bone remodeling with photobiomodulation in dentistry: a review study.Lasers in medical science · 2023Review
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPost-extraction bone resorption may affect the outcome of ensuing restorations. PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate a comprehensive laser post-extraction protocol by comparing resulting alveolar bone regeneration with that obtained after standard extraction procedure. MATERIALS AND
methodsAbout 53 simple extractions were randomized to either laser or control group. In the laser group, erbium (Er:YAG; 2940 nm) and neodymium (Nd:YAG; 1064 nm) lasers were used for degranulation, disinfection, de-epithelialization of the surrounding gingiva, clot stabilization, and photobiomodulation. The primary outcome measure was change in bone density in the extraction area between day 1 and 4 months after extraction. Patients were monitored for potential side effects.
resultsIncrease in bone density at the follow-up CBCT was significantly higher in laser than in control group (p < 0.001). No post-operative pain, bleeding, or swelling was present in the laser group. In the control group, one patient had bleeding 3-5 days after extraction, two patients had swelling and three patients reported post-operative pain rated 3-5 on a 0-10 pain scale up to 3 days after extraction.
conclusionsThe proposed laser post-extraction procedure is a safe and effective method to improve post-extraction bone healing.
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