Lasers in Dentistry

Abstract

Lasers are an up and coming technology in the field of dentistry. Various studies are being conducted in vitro as well as
in vivo to study the effects and benefits of lasers for various dental procedures including endodontic disinfection, bleaching,
apicocectomy, caries removal, and soft-tissue surgeries. This article highlights the working and mechanism of action of laser
and its use in various fields of dentistry.
Key words: Cavity preparation, bleaching, non-carious cervical lesions