Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry

<p><i>Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry</i> delivers a state-of-the-art reference for laser technology in the context of a dental practice. The book encompasses oral surgery, periodontology, and implant dentistry, covering the latest research, knowledge, and clinical practices. The author demonstrates the clinical relevance by including many real-world clinical cases that illustrate the application of the discussed techniques.</p> <p>The book includes high-quality, color photographs throughout to support the text and add visual information to the covered topics, which include wound healing, oral surgery, periodontology, implant dentistry, and laser fundamentals and safety considerations. <i>Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry</i> provides readers with a step-by-step guide for using lasers in dental practice and discusses likely new directions and possible future treatments in the rapidly advancing field of laser dentistry. Readers will also benefit from a wide variety of subjects, including:</p> <ul> <li>A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of lasers, including the beam, the laser cavity, active mediums, lenses, resonators, and delivery systems</li> <li>An exploration of lasers and wound healing, including soft tissue and bone healing, as well as laser-assisted excisions and osteotomies</li> <li>An analysis of lasers in periodontology, including laser-assisted bacteria reduction in the periodontal tissues and the removal of subgingival dental calculus</li> <li>A discussion of lasers in implant dentistry and treatment for peri-implantitis</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, and implant dentists, as well as general dentists, <i>Advanced Laser Surgery in Dentistry</i> will also earn a place in the libraries of dental students and residents seeking to improve their understanding of laser-based oral and dental procedures with a carefully organized reference guide.</p>