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JIDAM · Vol 9, Issue 3 · July–September 2022
Review Article

Laser in Periodontics – A Review

Dr. Thavithavakar D, Dr. Anil Melath, Dr. Subair K, Dr. Arjun M R, Dr. Arunagiri
Department of Periodontics, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Chalakkara, Pallor, 673310, Mahe, India
Vol 9 · Issue 3 · 2022 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2022_V9_I3_02 Open Access September 2022
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📝Abstract

The use of lasers in dentistry has been considered for more than 20 years. The laser has been one of the most exciting technologies in the dental practice since Maiman invented the ruby laser in 1960. Lasers were introduced to the field of clinical dentistry in hopes of overcoming some of the drawbacks posed by conventional methods of dental procedures. Higher energy density lasers were shown to melt enamel, but were potentially dangerous. Subsequently, low energy density laser radiation was shown to affect the formation of artificial carious lesions and soft tissue management.

KEYWORDS: Laser, periodontics, radiation, laser dentistry

🔖How to Cite
Thavithavakar D, Anil Melath, Subair K, Arjun MR, Arunagiri. Laser in Periodontics – A Review. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2022;9(3). DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2022_V9_I3_02
Thavithavakar, D., Melath, A., Subair, K., Arjun, M. R., & Arunagiri. (2022). Laser in Periodontics – A Review. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2022_V9_I3_02
Thavithavakar D, Anil Melath, Subair K, Arjun MR, and Arunagiri. "Laser in Periodontics – A Review." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 9, no. 3, 2022. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2022_V9_I3_02.
Thavithavakar D, Melath A, Subair K, Arjun MR, Arunagiri. Laser in periodontics – A review. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2022;9(3). doi:10.37841/jidam_2022_V9_I3_02
Thavithavakar D, Anil Melath, Subair K, Arjun MR, and Arunagiri. "Laser in Periodontics – A Review." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 9, no. 3 (2022). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2022_V9_I3_02.
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