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Evaluating efficacy of laser-assisted new attachment procedure and adjunctive low-level laser therapy in treating periodontitis: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical study.

Fadime Kaya Dadas, Selin Genc Kocaayan, Mehmet Saglam, Omer Faruk Dadas, Serhat Koseoglu

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Trial report in Lasers in medical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04694222 (Evaluation of Efficacy of LANAP and Adjunctive LLLT Application in the Treatment of Periodontitis), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Evaluation of Efficacy of LANAP and Adjunctive LLLT Application in the Treatment of Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorIzmir Katip Celebi UniversityRan2017 to 2018Enrolled89ConditionsPeriodontitisArmsNd:YAG laser
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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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Authors and funding

5 authors.

Fadime Kaya DadasKatip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey. fadimekayadadas@gmail.com.
Selin Genc KocaayanKatip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey.
Mehmet SaglamKatip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey.
Omer Faruk DadasEge University, Izmir, Turkey.
Serhat KoseogluKatip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on clinical, biochemical, and radiographic parameters when applied alongside scaling and root planing (SRP).

methodsThe study was designed as a randomized controlled, single-blind, parallel trial involving 68 patients diagnosed with periodontitis. The participants were divided into three groups: Group 1: SRP (control), Group 2: LANAP, and Group 3: LLLT. Clinical measurements, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples, and standard periapical radiographs were obtained pre-treatment and at one- and three-month follow-ups. In GCF, interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), interleukin-10 (IL-10), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were analyzed.

resultsIn moderate (4-6 mm) and deep pockets (≥ 7 mm), laser-treated groups showed a significant reduction in pocket depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) compared to the control group. However, there were no statistically significant differences in biochemical markers between the groups. Group 2 demonstrated significant bone filling compared to the control group.

conclusionIn deep pockets, laser-treated groups provide additional benefits to SRP. The application of LLLT positively affected recession (REC). TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT04694222 Date of registration: 01/01/2021.

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Low-Level Light TherapyPeriodontitisAdultDental ScalingFemaleGingival Crevicular FluidHumansInterleukin-10Interleukin-1betaMaleMiddle AgedRoot PlaningSingle-Blind MethodTreatment OutcomeVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AInterleukin-10Interleukin-1betaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor ALaserPeriodontitisRegenerationRoot planing

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PMID40259146
PMCPMC12011649

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