Abstract
This Chapter explores the use of laser technologies in dentistry in the following areas: Background – History, perceived and actual application of laser energy, dynamics of laser tissue interaction with oral tissue, uptake of laser technology in general dental practice. Use of lasers with oral soft tissue – soft tissue management, soft tissue procedures adjunctive to dental restorative procedures, resection of pathological tissue. Use of lasers with oral hard tissue – tooth cavity preparation, removal of caries, hard tissue modification, surgical excision of bone. Use of lasers in anti-bacterial techniques adjunctive to dental surgery – laser use in periodontology, endodontics, implantology. Low-level laser use in dental surgery.
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