Background <p>The popularity of lasers has increased tremendously due to their innovative technology and versatility in esthetic periodontal therapy and implant practice.</p> Materials and Methods <p>To understand and review several laser systems that are employed for different soft and hard tissue dental applications. Diode lasers, carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>), Erbium-doped yttrium-aluminium garnet (Er: YAG), and neodymium-doped yttrium-garnet (Nd: YAG) are a few of the often utilised soft tissue lasers. Numerous applications of Lasers in esthetic dentistry include gingivectomy, depigmentation, frenectomy and also implantology techniques, both surgical and non-surgical. Furthermore, laser-assisted new attachment procedures are documented.</p> Results <p>Lasers are superior to traditional methods due to several inherent benefits, including superior hemostasis and surgical field visibility, precise incision without adverse effects on peripheral tissues, minimal post-operative swelling followed by minimal discomfort, and a decreased risk of infection due to bactericidal effect.</p> Conclusion <p>This article will highlight the decisions the clinician has to make while treating a patient with various periodontal conditions and to understand laser technologies, safety measures, potential risks during radiation exposure, and laser limits.</p>

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Applications of lasers in soft tissue esthetics: A Review

  • Jessica Christella Thomas,
  • Deepak Moses Ravindran,
  • S. K. Balaji

摘要

Background

The popularity of lasers has increased tremendously due to their innovative technology and versatility in esthetic periodontal therapy and implant practice.

Materials and Methods

To understand and review several laser systems that are employed for different soft and hard tissue dental applications. Diode lasers, carbon dioxide (CO2), Erbium-doped yttrium-aluminium garnet (Er: YAG), and neodymium-doped yttrium-garnet (Nd: YAG) are a few of the often utilised soft tissue lasers. Numerous applications of Lasers in esthetic dentistry include gingivectomy, depigmentation, frenectomy and also implantology techniques, both surgical and non-surgical. Furthermore, laser-assisted new attachment procedures are documented.

Results

Lasers are superior to traditional methods due to several inherent benefits, including superior hemostasis and surgical field visibility, precise incision without adverse effects on peripheral tissues, minimal post-operative swelling followed by minimal discomfort, and a decreased risk of infection due to bactericidal effect.

Conclusion

This article will highlight the decisions the clinician has to make while treating a patient with various periodontal conditions and to understand laser technologies, safety measures, potential risks during radiation exposure, and laser limits.