title: Iatrogenic Damage to the Periodontium Caused by Laser: An Overview.
abstract: Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. A variety of lasers are now available for use in dentistry. Once stated as an intricate technology with restricted usage in clinical dentistry, there is a growing awareness of the usefulness of lasers in the armamentarium of the modern dental practice, where they can be used as an adjunct or alternative to various long-standing approaches.
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074.Karnataka, India.
authors: Krishna
authors: K
authors: Kripal
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074.Karnataka, India.
authors: Syed
authors: S
authors: Sirajuddin
authors: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
authors: Syed
authors: S
authors: Rafiuddin
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074.Karnataka, India.
authors: Rakesh
authors: R
authors: Mp
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074.Karnataka, India.
authors: Sachidananda
authors: S
authors: Chungkham
keywords: Electrosurgery; iatrogenic damage; laser; modern dentistry; types of laser