title: Diode laser soft-tissue surgery: advancements aimed at consistent cutting, improved clinical outcomes.
abstract: Laser dentistry and soft-tissue surgery, in particular, have become widely adopted in recent years. Significant cost reductions for dental lasers and the increasing popularity of CADCAM, among other factors, have contributed to a substantial increase in the installed base of dental lasers, especially soft-tissue lasers. New development in soft-tissue surgery, based on the modern understanding of laser-tissue interactions and contact soft-tissue surgery mechanisms, will bring a higher quality and consistency level to laser soft-tissue surgery. Recently introduced diode-laser technology enables enhanced control of side effects that result from tissue overheating and may improve soft-tissue surgical outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Department of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook, New York.
authors.forename: Georgios E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Romanos
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome