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Clinical measurements were made before and 90 days after treatment. A total of four subgingival plaque samples were collected from pockets with a PD 4\u20136 and \u22657\u2009mm and were analyzed with a phase-contrast microscopy for microorganism proportions and leukocyte counts at baseline and 7 and 90 days after treatment.\n                    <jats:bold>\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Results:<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:bold>\n                    From day 0 to day 90, clinical parameters were significantly improved in all groups (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &lt;0.01), but there were no significant differences among groups. Laboratory assessments revealed significant differences in all groups between baseline, day 7, and day 90. However, considering changes from day 7 to day 90, hand curettes were the most successful for maintaining the levels of micro-organisms and leukocytes.\n                    <jats:bold>\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Conclusions:<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:bold>\n                    Although Er:YAG lasers are promising in treating periodontitis, the results of this study favor finishing SRP with hand curettes. 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