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, DABLS, 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
Related
- Hemostasis and Coagulation with Ablative Soft-Tissue Dental Lasers and Hot-Tip Devices
This article compares and contrasts the differences in hemostasis and coagulation of erbium, carbon dioxide, and diode (hot-tip)... - Incision and Coagulation/Hemostasis Depth Control During a CO2 Laser Lingual Frenectomy
This article addresses the control over the Depth of Incision, and the Depth of Coagulation / Hemostasis during... - Oral Soft Tissue Laser Ablative and Coagulative Efficiencies Spectra
Learn about the wavelength-dependent differences in photo-thermal ablation and coagulation efficiencies for oral soft tissue pulsed dental Near-IR... - Infant Frenectomy with 10.6 micrometers Dental CO2 Laser
Once properly diagnosed, infant lip-ties and tongue-ties can be safely and efficiently released with the soft tissue 10,600...
Recommend
Made in the USA