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- Title
Lasers - Boon For Orthodontics.
- Authors
Seth, Vishal; Singla, Anil; Jaj, Harupinder. S.; Mahajan, Vivek; Negi, Priyanka
- Abstract
Several types of dental lasers are now available, with the diode laser being of particular interest for the orthodontic clinician. It is now possible to treat many soft tissue conditions that present as challenges in orthodontics and can impact the overall aesthetic outcome, and to treat these more easily. Before using lasers, it is necessary to understand how they work, the steps involved in setup, precautions that must be taken (such as eye protection), and troubleshooting steps. Periodontal considerations must also be known and understood. Soft tissue procedures that can benefit from use of a diode laser include frenectomy, gingival recontouring, the removal of hypertrophic tissue, and exposure of a partially erupted tooth.
- Subjects
LASERS in dentistry; DENTISTRY; ORTHODONTICS; ORTHOPEDICS; QUANTUM optics
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 5, p95
- ISSN
0976-4003
- Publication type
Article