Background: Due to the effect that wavelengths (diode and Nd: YAG lasers) have on pigmented tissues, they can be used by periodontists for removal of gingival pigmentation and/or reduction of periodonto pathogenic black-pigmented bacteria. Aim of the study: To assess changes in clinical parameters in Aggressive Periodontitis Patients with diode laser treatment. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in the department of periodontics of the dental institute. For the study, we randomly selected patients reporting to the outpatient department seeking treatment of aggressive periodontitis. A total of 20 patients were included in the study. Prior to scaling and root planning at baseline, (day 1) the selected teeth with the site were subjected to assessment of gingival index, plaque index and probing pocket depth which was followed by full mouth scaling and root planning. Patients were recalled after 1 week again for the second application of laser to the test site. The patients were then appointed to attend the dental clinic on the 30th day and plaque index, gingival index and probing pocket depth were assessed. Results: A total of 20 patients with aggressive periodontitis were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 40.89 years. The number of male patients was 8 and the number of female patients was 12. The number of smokers in the group was 7. The mean plaque index on day 1 was 2.33+0.89 and on day 30 was 1.02+0.56. The mean gingival index on day 1 was 2.35+0.39 and on day 30 was 1.26+0.71. The mean pocket depth at day 1 was 4.64+0.78 mm and at day 30 was 3.12+0.29 mm. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study we conclude that the diode laser used as an adjunct therapy toscaling and root planning helps in reduction of inflammationin the periodontal pockets and improves clinical parameters.
Keywords: periodontal pocket, laser, scaling, root planning.

Received: 14 January 2018                              Revised: 25 January 2018                             Accepted: 28 January 2018

Corresponding Author: Dr. Abid Majid, MDS Periodontics and Implantology, Senior Dental Surgeon, J & K Health Department, J & K, India

This article may be cited as: Majid A. Assessment of Changes in Clinical Parameters in Aggressive Periodontitis Patients with Diode Laser Treatment. Int J Res Health Allied Sci 2018; 4(2):1-4.