Electrochemical Behavior of Titanium Implants in Artificial Saliva after Laser Surface Treatment

Peri-implantitis is a pathological condition occurring in tissues around dental implants, characterized by inflammation in the peri-implant connective tissue and progressive loss of supporting bone.In the treatment of peri-implantitis, a laser surgical technique is used.Lasers are a safe and gentle alternative to traditional dental tools.They allow oral surgeons and dentists to accomplish more complex tasks, reduce blood loss, decrease post-operative discomfort, reduce the chance of wound infection, achieve better wound healing and perform some procedures in close methods without access flap.The aim of the work was to determine the impact of laser surface treatment of titanium dental implants on its electrochemical behavior in artificial saliva at 37°C.The study used an Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode lasers 810 nm and 980 nm for debridement of titanium implant surface.In the research, the thread on the surface of implant was scanned with the diode laser beam of energy 1, 1.25, 1.5 and 2 W, cw and Er, Cr YSGG: 1,5 and 2W, pulse 30Hz