COMPLEX APPROACH TO THE TREATMENT OF ENDOPARODONTAL LESIONS

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of diode laser treatment in the comprehensive management of patients with endo-periodontal lesions (EPL). A total of 150 dental patient records were analyzed, comprising a comprehensive dental examination of 100 patients with EPL and 50 patients with only periodontal diseases. The study highlighted the role of harmful habits in the development of endo-periodontal complications. Specifically, 48.0% of patients who regularly used tobacco products exhibited gingivitis and pathological changes in the periapical region, and 36.0% of patients who abused alcohol had EPL. In comparison, the figure for persons with only periodontal diseases was 24.0%. The patients diagnosed with EPP were further divided into two groups, with the main group (20 patients) receiving diode laser therapy (Picasso Life) in addition to standard treatment, while the control group (21 patients) received only standard treatment. The study results showed that patients who received diode laser therapy exhibited more pronounced improvement and stabilization of index indicators and a dynamic decrease in the depth of periodontal pockets.