WHAT IS LASER DENTISTRY?
The term LASER is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’ and has been used in dentistry since 1960. The instrument creates light energy in a very narrow and focused beam. This laser light produces a reaction when it hits tissue, allowing it to remove or shape the tissue.
HOW MANY TYPES OF LASER ARE THERE?
Lasers used in dental practice can be classified by various methods:
According to the lasing medium used,
Gas laser
Solid laser
According to tissue applicability,
Hard tissue : Used on the tooth structures
Soft tissue: Used on the gums, gingiva, tongue, etc
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