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Use of lasers in periodontics
1Department of Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|October 26, 2000
Summary
Lasers offer a less painful, easy-to-use, and site-specific approach to periodontal therapy. Ongoing research into broader wavelengths promises more effective and comfortable patient management.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Laser Applications
Background:
- Lasers have been utilized in periodontal therapy for over a decade.
- The full potential of laser therapy in periodontics remains largely untapped.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of laser therapy in periodontics.
- To discuss the development of new laser applications for periodontal management.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing laser applications in periodontal therapy.
- Discussion of emerging laser technologies and wavelengths.
Main Results:
- Lasers offer relative painlessness, ease of use, and site specificity.
- Newer wavelength applications are under development.
Conclusions:
- Lasers are an ideal addition to the periodontist's toolkit.
- Broader wavelength applications will provide predictable and comfortable periodontal patient management.