title: The laser apicoectomy: endodontic application of the CO2 laser for periapical surgery.
abstract: This article describes the development of a surgical technique employing a carbon dioxide laser for endodontic periapical procedures. The advantages of laser application for sterilization and removal of the infected root apex, as well as enhanced hemostasis, are cited. A case in which the "laser apicoectomy" technique was performed successfully for treatment of secondary apical abscess is presented.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001047:Apicoectomy / Q000379:methods*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D010486:Periapical Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide