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[The CO2 laser in stomatology. Part 1]
Michael M Bornstein1, Valérie G Suter, Edouard Stauffer
1Klinik für Oralchirurgie und Stomatologie Zahnmedizinische Kliniken, Universität Bern Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010 Bern. michael.bornstein@zmk.unibe.ch
Schweizer Monatsschrift Fur Zahnmedizin = Revue Mensuelle Suisse D'Odonto-Stomatologie = Rivista Mensile Svizzera Di Odontologia E Stomatologia
|July 12, 2003
Summary
The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is widely used in dentistry for oral soft tissue applications. This review examines CO2 laser wound healing and its therapeutic indications for stomatologic lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biotechnology
- Laser Surgery
Context:
- The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, developed in the 1960s, has become integral to various medical and dental specialties.
- Its application in dentistry primarily focuses on oral soft tissue procedures.
- While established for certain stomatologic lesions, evidence for others remains limited.
Purpose:
- To review the histopathological aspects of oral soft tissue wound healing after CO2 laser application.
- To compare biopsies taken with a CO2 laser versus conventional methods.
- To evaluate current indications for CO2 laser therapy in stomatology.
Summary:
- This review explores the wound healing characteristics of oral soft tissues post-CO2 laser treatment, including a comparison of laser-induced biopsies with traditional ones.
- It further assesses the therapeutic efficacy and established uses of the CO2 laser for various stomatologic conditions.
- The evidence supporting CO2 laser use varies depending on the specific lesion.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the tissue response to CO2 laser surgery in the oral cavity.
- Helps clarify the histopathological differences between laser and conventional biopsies.
- Offers a comprehensive overview of CO2 laser applications in treating dental and oral lesions.