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Lasers in dentistry.

M Midda1, P Renton-Harper

  • 1University of Bristol Dental Hospital.

British Dental Journal
|May 11, 1991
PubMed
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The NdYAG laser offers a flexible, safe, and effective alternative to traditional dental tools for various procedures. Its ability to sterilize while cutting makes it ideal for caries removal, soft tissue surgery, and endodontics.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Medical Technology
  • Laser Applications

Background:

  • Clinical lasers are categorized into soft lasers (healing aids with limited studies) and surgical hard lasers (tissue cutting).
  • Commonly used hard lasers include Argon, CO2, and NdYAG systems, with NdYAG emerging as a significant advancement.
  • CO2 lasers are prevalent in oral surgery but lack intra-oral flexibility compared to newer systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the NdYAG laser system as a versatile tool in dentistry.
  • To highlight the advantages of NdYAG lasers over conventional instruments and other laser types.
  • To explore the safety and patient benefits of NdYAG laser applications in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a novel dental laser system based on a NdYAG engine.

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  • Employed fibre-optic cables for flexible intra-oral delivery of the laser.
  • Conducted extensive clinical investigations to assess safety and efficacy.

    • Main Results:

    • The NdYAG laser system features handpieces comparable in size to conventional dental tools.
    • Fibre-optic delivery provides superior intra-oral flexibility, surpassing CO2 lasers.
    • Clinical studies confirm the safety of NdYAG lasers, with many procedures performed without local anesthesia.

    Conclusions:

    • The NdYAG laser presents a safe and effective option for dental procedures, offering significant patient advantages.
    • Its sterilizing property and flexibility open new applications in caries removal, soft tissue surgery, endodontics, and gingival curettage.
    • NdYAG lasers represent a promising technological advancement in modern dentistry.