Conventional Root Planing |
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Laser Gum Therapy and Micro Ultrasonics |
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Acceptable comfot. Preferred by 7% of patients who have tried both
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More comfortable for 93% of patients who have tried both
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Fewer appointments required (1-2)
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More appointments required 4-8
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Lower cost with partial to full insurance coverage
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Higher cost with partial insurance coverage
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Equal to laser therapy in reduction of pocket depths, reattachment levels, reduced inflammation and bleeding (during months 1-3 following treatment)
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Equal reduction of pocket depth's increase in reattachment levels, equal in reducing inflammation and bleeding (during months 1-3)
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Bacterial repopulation returns to pre-treatment levels at month 3
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Bacterial repopulation remains lower for 3-6 months following treatment
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No detoxification
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Detoxifies roots, cementum and gum pocket lining
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Tears and removes underlying attachment fibers and healthy tissues
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No damage to underlying attachment fivers or other healthy tissues
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Releases toxins into the bloodstream
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Virtually no release of toxins into bloodstream
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Traumatic and forceful removal of calculus
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Removal of calculus easier, more efficient and less traumatic
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