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Some laser dentistry educational programs and publications include misinterpretations about soft- and hard-tissue laser science and safety. In this article, Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys, discusses some important laser-tissue interaction concepts including absorption spectra, hot glass tips, and plasma plumes.
By: Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2017 in Dentaltown 17 (6), 62-67
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