title: Latest advances in laser systems and periodontal surgery.
abstract: The author explores the incipient role of laser technology in periodontics and general dentistry. A short history of laser use in dentistry is offered, and the clinical results of surgery on hard and soft tissues with different types of lasers are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Hoexter
mesh_terms: D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D007834:Lasers / Q000145:classification; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*