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Lasers in periodontics.

¹University of Bristol Dental Hospital.

Periodontal Clinical Investigations : Official Publication of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists

|January 1, 1992

Summary

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The Nd:YAG laser, a type of surgical hard laser, offers flexible intra-oral use for dental procedures. Its safety and ability to perform procedures without local anesthetic make it a promising tool for various dental applications.

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Area of Science:

Dental Technology
Laser Applications in Medicine

Background:

Clinical lasers are categorized as soft (aids to healing) or hard (surgical).
Hard lasers, including ruby, argon, carbon dioxide, and Nd:YAG, can incise hard and soft tissues, offering alternatives to traditional surgical tools.
The development of Nd:YAG laser systems with flexible fiber-optic delivery has enhanced their applicability in dentistry.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the Nd:YAG laser system as a novel dental tool.
To highlight the advantages of Nd:YAG lasers over existing technologies for intra-oral procedures.
To discuss the potential applications and safety of Nd:YAG lasers in various dental fields.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical investigations and applications of Nd:YAG laser technology in dentistry.

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Comparison of Nd:YAG laser systems with conventional dental instruments and other laser types (e.g., carbon dioxide lasers).

Main Results:

Nd:YAG dental lasers offer comparable handpiece size to conventional instruments and superior intra-oral flexibility via fiber-optic cables.
Extensive clinical studies confirm the safety of Nd:YAG lasers in practice.
Procedures using Nd:YAG lasers can often be performed without local anesthesia, improving patient comfort.

Conclusions:

The Nd:YAG laser represents a significant advancement in dental technology, offering enhanced flexibility and patient benefits.
Its sterilizing property as it cuts, coupled with safety and versatility, positions the Nd:YAG laser for widespread use in caries removal, soft tissue surgery, periodontics, and endodontics.