Peri-implantitis management by resective surgery combined with implantoplasty and Er:YAG laser irradiation, accompanied by free gingival graft: a case report

• Main Authors: Takahiko Shiba (Author), Keiji Komatsu (Author), Takayasu Watanabe (Author), Yasuo Takeuchi (Author), Takashi Nemoto (Author), Yujin Ohsugi (Author), Sayaka Katagiri (Author), Masahiro Shimogishi (Author), Eriko Marukawa (Author), Takanori Iwata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The optimal method for decontamination of implant surfaces for peri-implantitis treatment remains controversial. In recent years, erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser irradiation and implantoplasty (IP) (i.e. mechanical modification of the implant) have been reported to be effective i...