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Surgical laser use in implantology and endodontics.

AbstractThe use of surgical lasers has been advocated to aid in the placement and second stage recovery of dental implants, together with soft tissue contouring. In addition, laser use has been suggested as an aid in decontamination of the implant surface in cases of peri-implantitis. In endodontics, the association of laser energy with dentine hypersensitivity, bacteriocidal action and pulp-capping, has led to a growing number of reports as to its beneficial use, together with claims of morphological changes in the canal wall, to enhance endodontic treatment success.
AuthorsS Parker (Affiliation: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK.)
JournalBritish dental journal (Br Dent J) Vol. 202 Issue 7 Pg. 377-86 (Apr 14 2007) ISSN: 1476-5373 England
PMID17435719 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous (methods)
  • Dentin Sensitivity (radiotherapy)
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy (methods)
  • Periodontitis (surgery)
  • Root Canal Therapy (methods)