Lasers in dentistry: clinical application today and tomorrow

Ulrich Keller D.D.S.; Raimund Hibst

doi:10.1117/12.166166

31 December 1993 Lasers in dentistry: clinical application today and tomorrow

Ulrich Keller D.D.S., Raimund Hibst

Proceedings Volume 2080, Dental Applications of Lasers; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166166
Event: Europto Biomedical Optics '93, 1993, Budapest, Hungary

Abstract

Various laser systems are discussed for use in dentistry today. The applicability of the Nd:YAG and the CO₂ laser is mainly limited by thermal side effects. No clinical indications are given for the UV-excimer lasers because of the low efficiency and the possible mutagenicity. The Er:YAG laser has an exceptional role. Because of his special thermomechanical process the Er:YAG laser can be used in many indications in dentistry today or in the future.

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Ulrich Keller D.D.S. and Raimund Hibst "Lasers in dentistry: clinical application today and tomorrow", Proc. SPIE 2080, Dental Applications of Lasers, (31 December 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166166

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