title: [Er:YAG laser in periodontics and implication in the orthodontic treatment plan].
abstract: The Er:YAG laser is used in periodontal surgery to remove excess tissue formations and to clean periodontal pockets. Combined with ultrasonic procedures lasers have significantly advanced the parameters of periodontal surgery. The goal of this article is to review the working mechanisms of the Er:YAG laser in the wide variety of its applications in complex treatment situations in both periodontics and orthodontics.
authors.affiliation: 16 bis rue Saint Melaine, place Hoche, 35000 Rennes, France. domhoche@gmail.com
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Glez
authors.forename: Solenn
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hourdin
authors.forename: Olivier
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Sorel
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000601:surgery; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*