title: The clinical use of the Nd:YAG laser in paediatric dentistry for the removal of oral soft tissue.
abstract: This article considers the clinical use of the Nd:YAG laser for soft tissue surgery in paediatric dentistry. If the claims made about its performance and properties are true then the Nd:YAG laser should be a very useful additional clinical tool for dentists treating children.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Paediatric Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Baggett
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Mackie
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Blinkhorn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology