Research Article

Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier

Volume: 28 Number: 2 June 30, 2025
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Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare scaling and root planning (SRP) with Er:YAG laser and Gracey curettes and the effectiveness of using injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) as a biomodifier was also investigated. Materials and Methods: There were 4 groups of extracted human teeth: Gracey Group (n=9): SRP with Gracey curettes; Gracey + i-PRF Group (n=9): SRP with Gracey curettes followed by application of i-PRF to the root surface; Er:YAG Group (n=9): SRP with Er:YAG laser; Er:YAG + i-PRF Group (n=9): SRP with Er:YAG laser followed by application of i-PRF to the root surface. The width of dentin tubules and the presence/absence of smear layer were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: There was significantly less smear layer in the Er:YAG group compared to the Gracey group (p=0.001). The width of dentin tubules was found to be significantly higher in the Er:YAG and Er:YAG+i-PRF groups compared to the Gracey group (respectively;p=0.015;p<0.001). The width of dentin tubules in the Er:YAG+i-PRF group was profoundly higher than in the Gracey+i-PRF group (p=0.026). Conclusions: Er:YAG laser was found to be more effective than Gracey curettes, which are the gold standard in root surface cleaning. Especially when combined with Er:YAG laser, i-PRF resulted in wider dentin tubules.

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Supporting Institution

This study was supported by the Kirikkale University Scientific Research Projects Unit with project number 2021/108

Project Number

2021/108.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Periodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

February 10, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 1, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 28 Number: 2

APA
Gün, N. F., Hendek, M., & Olgun, E. (2025). Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 28(2), 246-252. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1636293
AMA
1.Gün NF, Hendek M, Olgun E. Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2025;28(2):246-252. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1636293
Chicago
Gün, Necib Fazıl, Meltem Hendek, and Ebru Olgun. 2025. “Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of I-Platelet Rich Fibrin As a Biomodifier”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28 (2): 246-52. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1636293.
EndNote
Gün NF, Hendek M, Olgun E (June 1, 2025) Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28 2 246–252.
IEEE
[1]N. F. Gün, M. Hendek, and E. Olgun, “Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier”, Cumhuriyet Dent J, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 246–252, June 2025, doi: 10.7126/cumudj.1636293.
ISNAD
Gün, Necib Fazıl - Hendek, Meltem - Olgun, Ebru. “Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of I-Platelet Rich Fibrin As a Biomodifier”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 28/2 (June 1, 2025): 246-252. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1636293.
JAMA
1.Gün NF, Hendek M, Olgun E. Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2025;28:246–252.
MLA
Gün, Necib Fazıl, et al. “Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of I-Platelet Rich Fibrin As a Biomodifier”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, vol. 28, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 246-52, doi:10.7126/cumudj.1636293.
Vancouver
1.Necib Fazıl Gün, Meltem Hendek, Ebru Olgun. Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Scaling and Root Planning and Usage of i-Platelet Rich Fibrin as a Biomodifier. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2025 Jun. 1;28(2):246-52. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1636293

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