Laser Dentistry

Managing Refractory Endodontic Disease With Radial Apical Cleansing (Report Of Two Clinical Cases)

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Keywords Refractory endodontic disease, endodontic, radial apical cleansing, Er,Cr:YSGG, diode, laser, biofilm bacteria. Introduction One of the defining attributes of an astute endodontist is the ability to successfully treat refractory endodontic disease. Refractory disease is defined as disease that is recalcitrant, unresponsive, stubborn, unmanageable or resistant to treatment or cure. While the pathogenesis of refractory … Read more

A Novel Approach to Veneer Removal: A Clinical Case Report Using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser

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Introduction In the last decade, as a result of patients’ desires to get the HOLLYWOOD SMILE, full-ceramic restorations have become more popular due to their superior aesthetic appearance and are frequently used in the restorative and prosthetic fields. The development of new materials and improvements in manufacturing technologies have led clinicians to utilize ceramic restorations … Read more

Peri-Implantitis Solea CO2 Laser: Clinical Case Report

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Introduction According to the Seventh European Workshop, 15-30% of all implants placed will develop peri-implantitis. Three million people have implants and this number is growing by 500,000 a year. Thus, peri-implantitis cases will grow up to 450,000 with an additional 75,000 which are expected to occur annually. 1 Clinicians will need to find appropriate treatment … Read more

An Underutilized Treatment Modality in the Dental Industry Low Level Laser Therapy

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Imagine a tool that could reduce pain, improve wound healing, relieve muscle tension and regenerate nerves without the use of pharmaceuticals and achieved without any side effects. Although it may sound like magic, it is actually a therapeutic technology that has been used clinically for decades: Photobiomodulation (PBM). Historically, other terms have been used to … Read more

Laser Treatment of Benign Vascular Lesion: A Clinical Case Report

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For some years now, dentistry has shaped people’s lifestyles. The well-being, the self-esteem and the image that we project have become very important. Television, increasingly present in our homes, is helping to boost our confidence through series and beauty programs. Although dentistry is only one part of the transformations performed, the fact remains that the … Read more

Academy of Laser Dentistry Announces Call for Abstracts for ALD 2019 Annual Session

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, recently issued a call for abstracts for its upcoming annual meeting. Known internationally as “dentistry’s laser meeting”, ALD 2019 is at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas from April 4th – … Read more

Academy of Laser Dentistry Installs New President and Officers

The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD), the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, recently installed Raminta Mastis, DDS, as its president.  The announcement was made during the ALD’s recent 25th Anniversary Meeting in Orlando. Dr. Mastis graduated from the University of Illinois College … Read more

Shining the Light on Power Bleaching: A Review

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Introduction There is no arguing the fact that we live in a society where appearances are important. When I was growing up, I was told frequently, “you only have one chance to make a first impression, so make it a good one!” A smile is one of the most powerful tools for opening channels of … Read more