1Professor, Research Scholar, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2Vice Principal, Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
3Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Online published on 26 September, 2019.
Laser is a special light source that has a higher power and better quality of beam compared to the other light sources. There are certain features inherent to each type of laser such as the spot size, wavelength, or radiance that is important for the kind of application intended Since its first use in 1960, lasers are now evolved to be used in all aspects of dentistry. The aim of this review is to describe the application of lasers in oral soft tissue procedures. Soft tissue lasers are becoming popular among the clinicians due to their potential value in surgical procedures providing surface sterilization, dry surgical field and increased patient acceptance. Lasers are effective in ablation of various potentially malignant disorders, obtaining biopsy, periodontal plastic surgeries and providing incisions in surgical conditions.
Carbon dioxide laser, laser, NdYAGlaser, selective absorption, soft tissue
