Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Application in Peri-implantitis

The laser group received mechanical therapy followed by Er;Cr;YSGG laser. Laser application was performed using the bottom-up technique. Therefore, the tip was retracted about 1 mm after it was placed on the bottom of the pocket and slowly moved in the coronal direction to the parallel to the implant surface.

Traditional non surgical mechanical therapy Mechanical instrumentation in all groups was made with titanium curettes.The curette was gently inserted into the peri-implant pocket and the mechanical therapy was completed with threads felt.