Dental Medicine and Orthodontics

Laser Dentistry

Utilizing lasers to address dental issues, laser dentistry gained clinical approval in 1989, providing a more comfortable alternative to traditional drills for tooth tissue treatment. The acronym LASER stands for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.' In the past two decades, laser applications in dentistry have surged, enhancing treatment efficiency, specificity, convenience, cost-effectiveness, and comfort during both hard and soft tissue procedures. Laser treatment has proven effective for various conditions such as canker and cold sore pain, root canals, gum disease, inflammation, and reshaping.