JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras Branch" ©2019.
Available online

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.

Volume No: 9, Issue No: 3