Diode Laser 940 Nm Versus Electrosurgical Device During Second Stage Implant Surgery on Bone and Soft Tissue Healing

an implant will be exposed using the conventional surgical exposure techniques with a tissue punch, the cover screw will be removed, and the healing abutment placed

implant will be uncovered using a diode laser (940nm) in contact type with a continuous mode at a power of 1.5 watts, the laser tip will be used in a circular motion to create a small opening which will be increased till large enough to expose and remove the cover screw and place the healing abutments.

the monopolar electrosurgical device will be used in the same way as the laser tip with additional care avoiding contacting the implants during exposure.