Comparison of Er,Cr:YSGG and Diode Lasers In Second Stage Implant Surgery

Clinical Comparison of The Use of Er,Cr:YSGG and Diode Lasers In Second Stage Implant Surgery

The study evaluates postoperative pain, intraoperative bleeding and wound healing after second stage implant surgery. Submerged implants were exposed with diode laser in Group 1 (n=20) and by using Er,Cr:YSGG laser in Group 2 (n=20).

Inclusion Criteria:

• subject has osseointegrated implants embedded under oral mucosa.
• subject undergoes second-stage implant surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• inadequate keratinized gingiva in the implant site.
• localization of the implant site is not possible due to excessive thickness of the oral mucosa