International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 16, Issue 10s, 2026

Comparative Efficacy of Nd:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers vs SRP for Periodontal Pocket Reduction in Rajasthan

1* Dr. Jyoti Bhati, 2 Dr. Jitender Sharma, 3 Dr. Sweta Soni, 4 Dr. Pravesh Gautam, 5 Dr. Rushikesh Phunde, 6 Dr. Saumya Mishra

1*3rd year Post graduate in the Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Vyas Dental College, Jodhpur (Raj). Email: drjyotibhati828@gmail.com

2Professor and Head of Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Vyas Dental College, Jodhpur (Raj). Email: jeetusharma2@yahoo.com

3Professor in the Department of Periodontics And Implantology, Vyas Dental College, Jodhpur (Raj). Email: swetasonidr@gmail.com

4MDS in Periodontics And Implantology, Jodhpur (Raj). Email: dr.gautam165@gmail.com

52nd year Post graduate in the Department of Periodontics And Implantology, Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Jodhpur (Raj). Email: rushikeshphunde41@gmail.com

61st year Post graduate Department of Periodontics And Implantology, Vyas Dental College and Hospital, Jodhpur (Raj). Email: academywings42@gmail.com

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Jyoti Bhati (MDS in Periodontology & Implantology)

ABSTRACT

As we know that from past studies, laser treatment over SRP has the superior ability to kill the bacterial, reduced recolonization, and 1.2-2.2 mm greater long-term closure despite SRP's established 2.5-3.5 mm gain. Thus, in this study we have decided to compare & assess the pocket depth reduction post-operatively with Nd:YAG as group1, Er,Cr:YSGG as group 2 and SRP as group 3 in total of 15 patients. They were further equally divided in each group and were recalled after 1 week, 1 month, 6 month and 1 year respectively. We have found that, both lasers demonstrated superior reductions versus SRP (Nd:YAG: 4.6±0.4 mm; Er,Cr:YSGG: 4.4±0.3 mm; SRP: 3.4±0.6 mm at 1 year; p<0.001), achieving final pockets of 1.4-1.6 mm versus 2.6 mm. Laser superiority was evident from week 1 (p=0.02-0.04), with no significant differences between laser group respectively. Therefore, we have come to conclude that, Nd:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers provide significantly enhanced long-term pocket closure compared to conventional SRP in moderate periodontitis.

Keywords: Nd:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG, SRP, Pocket Depth, Periodontitis

How to cite this article: Bhati J, Sharma J, Soni S, Gautam P, Phunde R, Mishra S. Comparative Efficacy of Nd:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers vs SRP for Periodontal Pocket Reduction in Rajasthan. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(10s): 770-773; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.10s.90

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Conflict of interest: None