title: Soft and hard tissue management using lasers in esthetic restoration.
abstract: Laser technology has become preeminent in the evolution of appearance enhancements. Dentistry has seen a huge breakthrough with the introduction of a combination hard-soft tissue erbium wavelength. The conservative nature of this technique has created a firm footing in the antiaging trend that is spanning the globe. Among the many benefits of this technique are less invasive care and quicker healing responses. In this article, conservative laser and cosmetic modalities are discussed that allows a clinician to be more comfortable in buying a soft/hard tissue laser and also to more quickly become adept with implementing these techniques.
authors.affiliation: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 402 West Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703, USA. h.flax@FlaxDental.com
authors.forename: Hugh D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Flax
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D016556:Crown Lengthening / Q000379:methods; D003442:Crowns; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D003970:Diastema / Q000628:therapy; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D005893:Gingivoplasty; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000145:classification; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012904:Smiling