Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) Using Nd:Yag vs. Diode Laser in the Management Of Stage II Periodontitis

Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) Using Nd:Yag vs. Diode Laser in the Management Of Stage II Periodontitis (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

The aim of the present study is to compare the efficacy of LANAP to conventional scaling and root planing in the management of stage II periodontitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with stage II generalized periodontitis PPD ≥ 5 mm with attachment loss 3-4 mm with horizontal bone loss

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with vertical bone loss or furcation involvement.
• History of smoking more than (10 cigarettes / day).
• Patient with medical condition that contraindicate surgical procedures.
• Patients receiving antibiotics in the past three months prior to the procedure.
• Pregnant or lactating females.