ABSTRACT

The laser is an acronym, stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of radiation being used in many fields. The first synthetic laser system was introduced by the scientist Theodore Miamian in 1960. Dental lasers were found to be a newer sign and technology in modern dentistry and considered as the hope of overcoming the conventional procedures. The lasers were broadly classified, based on their physical construction as solid, liquid, gas, based on the application over the tissues as soft and hard tissue lasers. Most commonly used lasers in prosthodontic treatments are CO2, neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd: YAG), diode etc. The role of lasers in prosthodontics helps in providing removable, fixed partial dentures, implant placement, treatment of unsupported soft tissue, for the removal of tori, tooth bleaching, etc. The four main aspects of biological tissue interaction of lasers includes the reflection, scattering, absorption and transmission. The lasers now being used provide a precise clinical control with dry operative field and less chair-side time during the dental procedures. The dentists must have proper knowledge on different types of lasers being used, their wavelength and tissue interaction on oral cavity. A review with valuable information about the role of lasers and its applications in prosthodontic treatments were collected using the recent articles searched from pubmed, google scholar, core, cochrane, etc. The present review highlights the role of lasers which acts as a better acumen in prosthodontic treatments. Keywords: Lasers, Nd: YAG, applications, prosthodontic treatments
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1027