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World J Clin Cases. Nov 26, 2022; 10(33): 12337-12344
Published online Nov 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i33.12337
Published online Nov 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i33.12337
Erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser and advanced platelet-rich fibrin+ in periodontal diseases: Two case reports and review of the literature
Kai-Seng Tan, Dentistry, Ritz Digital Dental Clinic, New Taipei 238, Taiwan
Author contributions: Tan KS participated in conception, evaluation, and writing of this case report.
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Corresponding author: Kai-Seng Tan, DDS, MS, Attending Doctor, Dentistry, Ritz Digital Dental Clinic, 1F., No. 64, Zhenqian St., Shulin Dist., New Taipei 238, Taiwan. dr.tankaiseng@gmail.com
Received: July 15, 2022
Peer-review started: July 15, 2022
First decision: September 25, 2022
Revised: October 5, 2022
Accepted: October 26, 2022
Article in press: October 26, 2022
Published online: November 26, 2022
Peer-review started: July 15, 2022
First decision: September 25, 2022
Revised: October 5, 2022
Accepted: October 26, 2022
Article in press: October 26, 2022
Published online: November 26, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Combined treatment with an erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser and advanced platelet-rich fibrin+ is effective for the management of severe periodontal disease and infection and in alveolar bone defects.