| Summary: | Background:Preservation of the organic ingredients on the
root surfaces during the periodontal therapy has been emphasized in the
literature. SEM-EDX analysis is an accepted approach to evaluate organic and
inorganic components on investigated samples in terms of carbon, calcium and
phosphor levels. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of diode
laser application with periodontal pocket decontamination energy setting to the
organic content of intact root surfaces via SEM-EDX analysis.Methods: Each proximal root surfaces of the root surfaces
of 10 teeth which were extracted due to orthodontic reasons were divided as
test (n=20) and control (n=20) sites. Diode laser (810 nm) applications were done
to the test sites of root surfaces. All specimens were analyzed using SEM-EDX
with respect to carbon, calcium and phosphor levels.Results:Diode laser applied root surfaces exhibit significantly
lower carbon levels comparing with control sites. Additionally, increased
calcium and phosphor levels were detected in the test sites.Conclusions:Within the limitations of this study, it can be
concluded that, diode laser applications may alter organic content of intact root
surface. Further studies are required to elucidate potential effects of diode
laser application to specific protein components on the root surfaces.Keywords: Diode laser, root surface, SEM-EDX, element
levels
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