Rada Torezova Kazakova

Diode Laser Gingivectomy Healing Process Rada Torezova Kazakova

Periodontal preprosthetic preparation is of paramount importance for the functional suitability and durability of the restorations. Cases of excessive gingival overgrowth and appearance of pseudopockets, deeply fractured teeth and subgingival carious lesions, short clinical crowns and altered passive eruption can only be solved by performing resective procedures - gingivectomy. The preprosthetic preparation carried out in this way creates favorable conditions for performing the extremely important step of taking an impression of the prosthetic field. The main advantages of laser over traditional resective procedures are the excellent hemostasis and bactericidal effect. The current book evaluates the coagulation effect, healing process and tissue recovery after diode laser gingivectomy, compared to the classic methods.