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  • 1All Pets Dental, 17100 Royal Palm Boulevard, Weston, FL 33326, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
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Veterinary dentistry is increasingly using lasers, offering benefits like pain reduction and better access for oral surgeries. Various laser types are detailed for procedures such as periodontal surgery and mass removal.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Lasers and radiosurgery, common in human dentistry, are now being adopted in veterinary dental practices.
  • These technologies offer unique advantages for surgical applications in animals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the application and benefits of various laser types in veterinary oral surgery.
  • To describe specific laser surgical procedures relevant to animal dental care.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of carbon dioxide, diode, and low-level therapy lasers.
  • Description of surgical techniques and their advantages, such as hemostasis and pain management.
  • Inclusion of various oral surgical procedures performed with lasers.

Main Results:

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  • Lasers provide hemostasis control, access to challenging areas, and reduced pain in veterinary oral surgery.
  • Specific procedures like periodontal pocket surgery, gingivectomy, and oral mass removal can be effectively performed using lasers.
  • The described techniques are illustrated with images.

Conclusions:

  • Laser technology presents a valuable advancement in veterinary dental surgery.
  • The benefits of lasers, including improved patient outcomes and surgical precision, support their wider adoption.