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LASER USE IN PERIODONTOLOGY

PERİODONTOLOJİDE LAZER KULLANIMI

Ayşegül Sunar(KOCAELİ SAĞLIK VE TEKNOLOJİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, AVRUPA MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0002-6340-8092
Eda Sır(KOCAELİ SAĞLIK VE TEKNOLOJİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0005-4174-6380
Çağan Taş(KOCAELİ SAĞLIK VE TEKNOLOJİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0007-2675-5689
Ali Hakan Develioğlu0000-0002-2228-488X
Pages
57–74
Publication Date
2026-01-03
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Today, with the advent of portable, cost-effective, and safe laser systems, laser therapy has become an indispensable component of modern dental practice.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Laser therapy in dentistry began in 1960 with Theodore Maiman’s invention of the first operational laser and has since undergone significant technological advancements.
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Key Findings & Data:Furthermore, the integration of laser systems with digital imaging technologies has significantly increased accuracy and efficacy in periodontal and implant treatments.
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Conclusion & Impact:Today, with the advent of portable, cost-effective, and safe laser systems, laser therapy has become an indispensable component of modern dental practice.
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⚙️Variables:Periodontoloji · Periodontal Tedavi · Lazer

Abstract

Laser therapy in dentistry began in 1960 with Theodore Maiman’s invention of the first operational laser and has since undergone significant technological advancements. Initially limited to cavity preparation and hard tissue procedures, its early adoption was restricted by high costs and insufficient safety standards. The development of CO₂, Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, and diode lasers expanded clinical applications, with Er:YAG lasers becoming particularly preferred due to their minimal thermal effects. Improvements in wavelength and pulse modulation reduced tissue damage and enhanced patient comfort. Furthermore, the integration of laser systems with digital imaging technologies has significantly increased accuracy and efficacy in periodontal and implant treatments. Today, with the advent of portable, cost-effective, and safe laser systems, laser therapy has become an indispensable component of modern dental practice.

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Diş hekimliğinde lazer tedavisinin kullanımı, 1960 yılında Theodore Maiman’ın ilk lazeri geliştirmesiyle başlamış ve zaman içinde önemli teknolojik ilerlemeler kaydetmiştir. Başlangıçta çürük temizliği ve sert doku uygulamalarıyla sınırlı olan lazer kullanımı, yüksek maliyetler ve güvenlik protokollerinin yetersizliği nedeniyle uzun süre yaygınlaşamamıştır. Ancak CO₂, Nd:YAG, Er:YAG ve diyot lazerlerin geliştirilmesi, lazer teknolojisinin diş hekimliğindeki çeşitli işlemlere uyarlanmasını sağlamıştır. Özellikle Er:YAG lazerler, düşük termal etkileri sayesinde sert doku işlemlerinde öne çıkmıştır. Dalga boyu ve darbe modlarındaki gelişmeler, doku hasarını azaltarak hasta konforunu artırmış; lazerlerin dijital görüntüleme sistemleriyle entegrasyonu ise periodontal tedavi ve implantoloji gibi alanlarda doğruluk ve etkinliği yükseltmiştir. Günümüzde taşınabilir, ekonomik ve güvenli lazer sistemlerinin geliştirilmesiyle lazer tedavisi, modern diş hekimliğinin vazgeçilmez bir uygulama alanı hâline gelmiştir.

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Sunar, A., Sır, E., Taş, Ç., Develioğlu, A. H. (2026). LASER USE IN PERIODONTOLOGY. Journal of Kocaeli Health and Technology University, Cilt: 3 Sayı: 3, 57–74. https://doi.org/10.66163/jokohtu.1822608

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