title: A review of laser applications in orthodontics.
abstract: Laser technique now is widely applied in orthodontic treatment and proved to have many benefits. Soft tissue lasers can be used to perform gingivectomy, frenectomy and surgical exposure of tooth with less bleeding and swelling, improved precision, reduced pain and less wound contraction. Other laser applications include enamel etching and bonding and bracket debonding. Lower level lasers have the potential effects of pain control and accelerating tooth movement. Clinicians must be aware of the safety issues and risks associated with laser and receive proper training before the laser treatment is started.
authors.forename: Yunlong
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: A B M
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Rabie
authors.forename: R W K
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D045662:Dental Etching / Q000379:methods; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D009970:Orthodontics