Plasma in Periodontics: Will the dream come true

Most of the people cannot even imagine that there exists a fourth state of matter other than liquids, solids, and gases known as plasma, which is actually the most unusual and the most abundant energy form. It exists commonly in association with galaxies, stars, and lightning and could become a new and painless way to eliminate biofilms, bacterial pathogens, plaque, and periodontal pockets. Plasmas may promise painless subgingival plaque removal and elimination of bacteria deep in the pocket without reflecting the flap. The field is immature but when developed completely will be able to be applied for many of the dental procedures for increasing the efficiency. This comprehensive review of literature is intended to provide with a summary of the current status of this emerging field, its scope, and its use in the field of periodontics.