Impana. H.A

Effectiveness of 980 nm Diode Laser in Enhancing Periodontal Treatment Outcomes in Tobacco Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Prakash Pai Gurupur, M.M. Dayakar & Impana. H.A · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Background: Periodontal disease is a significant public health concern influenced by multiple local and systemic risk factors. Tobacco chewing adversely affects periodontal tissues by altering inflammatory responses and impairing healing, which may compromise outcomes of conventi...