title: Application of the argon laser to dentistry.
abstract: A review was conducted to determine specific areas of application of the argon laser to dentistry. When appropriate, comparisons between the argon laser and other treatment methods were made. It was concluded that the argon laser has applicability in composite resin placement, in enamel and dentin bonding procedures, in preventive dental therapies, and in endodontic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, Nebraska 68178.
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Kelsey
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Blankenau
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D003729:Dental Care; D003764:Dental Materials; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D001128:Argon