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Iatrogenic Damage to the Periodontium Caused by Laser: An Overview
Krishna Kripal 1 , *
Syed Sirajuddin 1
Syed Rafiuddin 2
Rakesh MP 1
Sachidananda Chungkham 1
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Syed Sirajuddin 1
Syed Rafiuddin 2
Rakesh MP 1
Sachidananda Chungkham 1
Authors Info & Affiliations
Abstract
Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. A variety of lasers are now available for use in dentistry. Once stated as an intricate technology with restricted usage in clinical dentistry, there is a growing awareness of the usefulness of lasers in the armamentarium of the modern dental practice, where they can be used as an adjunct or alternative to various long-standing approaches.
Keywords: Electrosurgery, iatrogenic damage, laser, modern dentistry, types of laser.
