case_images: PMC4795144_01
case_images: Chronic generalized periodontitis
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case_images: F1
case_images: The examination showed generalized inflammation, supra- and sub-gingival calculus, pathologic migration with 31 and 41, bluish red gingiva; probing depth was 5-6 mm throughout and generalized bleeding on probing [Figure 1].
case_images: Debridement done with laser
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case_images: F2
case_images: The fiber was moved both horizontally and vertically, "painting" the tissue on the wall of the sulcus with laser energy from the calibrated depth to gingival margin [Figure 2].
case_images: Epithelial denudation done
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case_images: F3
case_images: The pocket was again rinsed with normal saline to eliminate the debris followed by denuding and plasty of the outer surface epithelium to recontour the gingiva [Figure 3].
case_images: Six months post therapy
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case_images: F4