Naslov
A combined device for optimal soft tissue applications in laser dentistry

Autori
Koort, Hans ; Hopp, Michael ; Gabrić Pandurić, Dragana

Izvornik
Laser (Leipzig) (2193-4665) 5 (2013), 4; 24-29

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
laser; dentistry; surgery; high frequency

Sažetak
For precise applications in dental soft tissues, especially surgical incisions, scalpel, laser and radiofrequency are appropriate tools. The right choice must be made by the dentist and is based on various criteria: If the lesions are relatively small and if they are more in the depth of the tissue, and no previous histopathologic evaluation is possibleor useful, laser or radiofrequency are suitable devices.In contrast to the scalpel, a flushing out of abnormal cells and distant metastasis can be substantially averted. Besides, the scalpel always induces some mechanical stress to tissues which may lead to unprecise healing and thus cannot always claim a good cosmetic result. On the opposite, thermally produced incisions made by radiofrequency are fast and stress-free, providing excellent cosmetic results. They also deliver convincing results in more complicated procedures in the depth of the tissue. With appropriate coagulation, just minor tissue alterations are found, thus promising a good healing. The laser is more to be seen as a tool with strong importance in the treatment of superficial lesions due to its mode of layer-by- layer operation. Apart from treatments in periodontics, in endodontics, in PDT, Bleaching and LLLT, the laser is a perfect instrument for reshaping and smoothing of wound edges, for removal of overgrown implants, trimming of gingiva, drying and shrinking of tissue and of course even for small superficial surgery.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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