title: Lasers and radiofrequency devices in dentistry.
abstract: Advances in technology are changing the ways that patients experience dental treatment. Technology helps to decrease treatment time and makes the treatment more comfortable for the patient. One technological advance is the use of lasers in dentistry. Lasers are providing more efficient, more comfortable, and more predictable outcomes for patients. Lasers are used in all aspects of dentistry, including operative, periodontal, endodontic, orthodontic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Lasers are used for soft and hard tissue procedures in the treatment of pathologic conditions and for esthetic procedures. This article discusses how lasers work and their application in the various specialties within dentistry.
authors: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA. jrgreen4@gmail.com
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Green
authors: Adam
authors: A
authors: Weiss
authors: Avichai
authors: A
authors: Stern
mesh_terms: D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003729:Dental Care / Q000639:trends; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000639:trends*; D007834:Lasers; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends; D012060:Rejuvenation; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000639:trends*