Space-making effect for new bone formation by suppressing scar contraction of mucosal epithelium of rat tooth extraction wound using diode laser and CO2 laser treatment

• Main Authors: Yusuke Taniguchi (Author), Etsuko Matsuzaki (Author), Yuki Daigo (Author), Takashi Tsutsumi (Author), Hiroshi Fukuoka (Author), Kae Kakura (Author), Kei Egashira (Author), Kazuya Takahashi (Author), Hirofumi Kido (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: As an extraction wound closes, the mucosal epithelium of the tooth extraction wound impedes the space for new bone formation by invading into the extraction socket. Thus, the height of the alveolar crest decreases, causing significant depression of the alveolar mucosa. In this st...