Diode Laser-assisted Periodontal Esthetic Therapy
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
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| Publication Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Journal | International Journal of Laser Dentistry |
| Authors | Burnice NK Chellathurai, S. K. V. Jayakumar, CS Krishnan, A.R. Yusuf Ahammed |
| Institutions | Ragas Dental College & Hospital |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāThe diode laser has become an important dental armamentarium because of its exceptional ease of use and affordability.The lasers have many advantages with regard to periodontal treatment.For all soft tissue procedures, the diode laser functions as the handpiece, just like a dental handpiece for all hard tissue procedures.The main advantages of the diode laser for soft tissue applications are precise surgical procedure, bloodless surgery, sterilization of the surgical site, least possible swelling and scarring, negligible suturing, and practically no pain during and after surgery.In cosmetic dentistry, providing a desirable smile is one of the main concerns.Hyperpigmentation is one of the esthetic concerns especially in patients with black and discolored gums.Gingival depigmentation can be performed by means of surgical blade, electrosurgery, coarse diamond bur, cryosurgery, or lasers.Bearing in mind the advantages of lasers over other modalities of treatment, the present article will target on the management of such a case using diode lasers.