PMC4795144_01
Chronic generalized periodontitis
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F1
The examination showed generalized inflammation, supra- and sub-gingival calculus, pathologic migration with 31 and 41, bluish red gingiva; probing depth was 5-6 mm throughout and generalized bleeding on probing [Figure 1].
Debridement done with laser
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F2
The fiber was moved both horizontally and vertically, "painting" the tissue on the wall of the sulcus with laser energy from the calibrated depth to gingival margin [Figure 2].
Epithelial denudation done
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F3
The pocket was again rinsed with normal saline to eliminate the debris followed by denuding and plasty of the outer surface epithelium to recontour the gingiva [Figure 3].
Six months post therapy
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