Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 11

Soft tissue dental lasers

  • Author:
  • Prabhu Manickam Natarajan1,, Mohamed Said Hamed2, Sura Ali Ahmed Fuoad Al-Bayati3, Dusan Surdilovic4, Pooja Narain Adtani1
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 571 to 576

1Assistant Professor, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, UAE

2Dean, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, UAE

3Associate Dean-Academics, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, UAE

4Associate Professor, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, UAE

*Corresponding author: Dr. Prabhu Manickam Natarajan MDS, PhD, College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Email: prabhuperio@gmail.com

Online published on 7 December, 2018.

Abstract

The term LASER stands for Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Nowadays numerous types of laser systems are available for use in the Dental field. The Dental practitioner should be familiar with these devices and should be aware of the possibilities and limitations of each type of Laser. In this paper, the different types of Lasers and their applications in Dentistry, and precautions to be taken when using lasers are discussed.

Keywords

Laser, soft tissue, Laser safety, Diode Laser, Laser hazards