Abstract
Lasers have been utilised in the field of dentistry for over 40 years, but their use has been limited in the field of orthodontics. The advent of lasers with accompanying computer interfaces has made them significantly userfriendly, adding to their appeal in the orthodontic profession. Knowledge regarding the laser device's capabilities and limitations is essential to optimise patient care and to make a satisfactory investment return. For the effective and successful integration of lasers in orthodontic practice, adequate training is required, limited not only to the orthodontist but the dental assistants and auxiliaries as well. Orthodontists may safely and readily execute gingivectomy, exposure of teeth, frenectomy, circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy, ankyloglossia release and uvulopalatoplasty. The current narrative review was planned to introduce the benefits and general principles of soft tissue lasers in the field of orthodontics and recent surgical research comparing different laserassisted surgeries against conventional scalpel surgeries.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 346-351 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2023 |
Keywords
- CO2 lasers
- Diode lasers
- Orthodontics
- Surgical procedures