Laser - Multiphased Applications in Dentistry

Alexander Asokan^1, , Bharath KP², Halasawmy V. kambalimath¹ and Raju U. Patil¹

¹Department of Pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Rishiraj College of dental sciences and research Centre, Bhopal, India

²Department of Pedodontics and preventive dentistry, Bapuji College of dental sciences, Davengree, India

Cite this paper:
Alexander Asokan, Bharath KP, Halasawmy V. kambalimath and Raju U. Patil. Laser - Multiphased Applications in Dentistry. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2014; 2(6B):26-30. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-2-6B-8

Abstract

This article reviews about the nature of lasers and their mechanism in diagnosing and treating various dental diseases and reality behind its usage and procedure with the objective of compiling key factors in achieving clinical modalities of laser therapy in dentistry. It also discusses the laser –dental tissue interactions for better understanding.

Keywords:
laser applications pulp dentin complex

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