Let the Light Heal - Lasers in Dentistry
Journal Title: Journal of Academy of Dental Education - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Laser is one of the most captivating technologies in dental practice. Lasers in dentistry have revolutionized several areasof treatment in recent years. Introduced as an alternative to mechanical cutting device, laser has now become a mostpromising choice in many dental applications. Lasers evolved in dentistry have been widely used for various soft tissueand hard tissue applications. Various dental procedures like removing the caries, treatment of dental hypersensitivity,growth modulation, removal of calculus, recontouring and de-pigmentation of gingiva and other soft tissue procedures likefrenectomy and gingivectomy etc. This article gives an insight into lasers in dentistry.
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