Soft-tissue lasers in orthodontics: An overview

被引：39
作者：
Kravitz, Neal D. [1 ]
Kusnoto, Budi [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Illinois, Dept Orthodont, Clin Chair, Chicago, IL USA
来源：
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS | 2008年 / 133卷 / 04期
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D O I：
10.1016/j.ajodo.2007.01.026
中图分类号：
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号：
1003 ;
摘要：
Soft-tissue lasers have numerous applications in orthodontics, including gingivectomy, frenectomy, operculectomy, papilla flattening, uncovering temporary anchorage devices, ablation of aphthous ulcerations, exposure of impacted teeth, and even tooth whitening. As an adjunctive procedure, laser surgery has helped many orthodontists to enhance the design of a patient's smile and improve treatment efficacy. Before incorporating soft-tissue lasers into clinical practice, the clinician must fully understand the basic science, safety protocol, and risks associated with them. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview regarding safe and proper use of soft-tissue lasers in orthodontics.
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页码：S110 / S114
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