title: Lasers in pediatric and adolescent dentistry.
abstract: The advent of lasers has offered new possibilities for improved service for pediatric dentistry patients and their parents. The removal of tissues without anesthesia is a common benefit. Almost symptomless postoperative experiences are in marked contrast to conventional methods. Whether performing cavity preparations or remodeling gingival architecture, the acceptance from a young patient is a gratification as well as a practice builder. Because many children may experience laser treatment as their first contact with dentistry, there is a possibility that a new generation of patients will grow up with a different attitude toward dentistry. Parents are enthusiastic about being able to offer their children the advantages of laser care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontic Pediatric and Geriatric Dentistry, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Kentucky, USA. fmpark01@gwise.louisville.edu
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Parkins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins