Sankari Malaiappan

Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Saveetha University, Chennai, India

Publications

  • Research   
    Comparison of Flap Techniques for Crown Lengthening Procedures Using an All Tissue Laser (Waterlase IplusŪ) and Conventional Surgical Flaps: A Cross Sectional Study
    Author(s): Iram Rafique Pawane* and Sankari Malaiappan

    Aim: To determine which technique is suitable for crown lengthening procedures using an all tissue laser (WATERLASE IPLUS®) and scalpel with apically displaced flap based on patient satisfaction and wound healing. Background: Lasers have been used because of several potential benefits such as antibacterial effect and stimulation of wound healing. Lasers help in hemostasis and delay epithelial migration which may facilitate the outcome of flap surgery. The all tissue laser (WATERLASE IPLUS®); composed of erbium, chromium: yttrium- scandium-gallium-garnet (Er;Cr:YSGG) is a suitable tool for soft tissue surgery such as unerupted tooth exposures, maxillary and lingual frenectomy, gingivectomy, pyogenic granuloma and pulpotomy excision. The use of this laser in minimally invasive operations is highly effective and helps manage soft tissues during restoration procedures. Materials a.. Read More»

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