In the past decades the theoretical concept of ‘Laser applications in Dentistry’ has been established. This concept implies several changes to the widely adopted ‘cut and suture’ and ‘radical’ strategies when managing the caries and gingival procedures in deep cavities. In the past ten years the indication for using lasers on tooth surfaces and mucosal tissues including gingiva, has been extended. New generations of Er,Cr,YSGG, Er:YAG, Nd:YAG, CO2 and diode lasers, have been introduced to best dental clinics of world with very high success and patient acceptance rates. Cavity preparation techniques, Endodontic, Perio treatments and gingival or oral surgeries using these lasers have been scientifically evaluated in more depth, and many FDA clearances have been achieved for different dental procedures. Thus, there is a need to re-think decision making for either non-, micro- or minimum-invasive treatment options at various tooth and oral mucosa sites to reduce the side effects of old fashion dental strategies like suturing for any small oral or gingival surgery and excavating healthy enamel and dentin. The lecture will highlight the new techniques in different lasers applications
Objectives
“- highlight the new laser applications using different wavelengths
– explain the difference between the laser wavelengths
– emphasize the minimal invasive effective laser applications “