title: Historical survey of laser dentistry.
abstract: Soon after lasers were invented, investigators began to examine the effects of different wavelengths of laser energy on oral tissues. From soft tissue surgery to restorative dentistry, from reshaping healthy gingiva to treating pathologic conditions, from routine procedures to experimental applications, researchers and clinicians have defined the limitations and shown the advantages of laser use in dentistry.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Advanced Dental Technologies, Southfield, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Sulewski
mesh_terms: D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000266:history; D003814:Dentistry, Operative / Q000295:instrumentation; D049673:History, 20th Century; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000266:history; D007834:Lasers / Q000266:history