Laser - A Ray Of New Hope

Research Article
Jaishree Tukaram Kshirsagar., Jareen A.J., Akshaya Narayanan., Rubine S., Balamurugan M and Nirmmal Maria T
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0901.1356
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Laser, Periodontics, Diode laser, Clinical applications
Abstract: 

The advent of newer modalities of treatment heralds a change in dentistry. One such modality, lasers have been widely researched. Lasers have various periodontal applications including frenectomy, fiberotomy, gingivectomy/gingivoplasty, second stage implant surgery, soft tissue biopsy, depigmentation, etc. This case series gives us a summary of the unique intra-operative and postoperative features of lasers which makes the procedures more acceptable to the patients, helping them overcome the fear of conventional surgeries.