Efficacy of minimally invasive therapy and laser therapy in the comprehensive treatment of endoperiodontal lesions

Introduction: A strategy for comprehensive treatment of endoperiodontal lesions is discussed, depending on the severity of pathology in the endodontium and periodontium associated with mild chronic generalized periodontitis. Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of minimally invasive therapy and laser therapy in the comprehensive treatment of endoperiodontal lesions associated with chronic generalized periodontitis. Material and methods: Sixty patients with apical periodontitis were examined and received periodontal treatment using minimally invasive therapy and laser therapy in combination with endodontic stages of treatment. Results and discussion: Pain when biting down, sometimes aggravated with solid food, was reported for several days in 38% of cases in the control group. The patients of the study group did not report painful sensations; in 20% of cases, inconveniences only occurred with solid food during the first days. Conclusions: The study showed that in all clinical cases selected for this article, a comprehensive treatment including minimally invasive therapy and laser therapy was effective with both endodontic and periodontal sparing treatment.