Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG, Diode Lasers on GCF Cytokines Levels

The aim of our study is to determine the interleukin-1βeta (IL-1β), interleukin-8 (IL-8) and tumor necrosis factor-αlfa (Tnf-α) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and clinical periodontal parameters following the treatment with Erbium,Chromium:Yttrium-Scandium-Gallium-Garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) and diode lasers in adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP). Twenty-six patients with GAgP (n=26) were enrolled in the study. The study was designed as a "split-mouth" study. In each patient, three quadrants were randomly determined as SRP-control, SRP+Er,Cr:YSGG and SRP+Diode laser. Clinical periodontal measurements were recorded at the baseline and third month after the treatment. Cytokines levels in GCF were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).