Laser Therapy for TMJ Problems to Improve Comfort and Mobility
INTRODUCTION Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) is a common condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and causing pain and discomfort. A systematic review of.
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Unlocking the Potential for Immediate Implant Placement at Every Extraction
INTRODUCTION Dental implant complications often lead to implant failure. These failures may arise from a number of patient-related and dental implant complications, including.
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Laser-Assisted Socket Grafting: A Novel Technique
INTRODUCTION It has been well-substantiated that extractions (without supplemental guided bone regeneration [GBR], or “unassisted”) can lead to loss of horizontal and vertical.
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A Roadmap to Success in Managing Early to Severe Peri-implantitis
INTRODUCTION With the significant number of endosseous root form implants placed each year (approximately 3 million in the United States), there continues to.
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Why Lasers Have Not Captured Dentistry
Seeing and Engaging the Light INTRODUCTION The expected high ranking of lasers, unique in class technology, merits attention to understand why they lack.
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Root Caries Treatment: Use of an All-Tissue Laser to Ensure Success
INTRODUCTION Caries treatment at the cervical area of the tooth frequently requires some excision of gingival tissue to expose the decay, allowing for.
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Diode Lasers in Restorative Dentistry: An Absolute Necessity for Optimal Care
INTRODUCTION Diode lasers have been utilized in dentistry for many years now as an effective means to help manage gingival tissues during restorative.
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Hard-Tissue Laser Applications: Optimizing Restorative Treatment
INTRODUCTION Dental phobia is a common occurrence in all patients. Adults may avoid dental care due to the fear of pain that they.
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Management of Oral Viral Lesions With a Diode Laser
INTRODUCTION Intraoral viral lesions are a common occurrence in the dental practice and may be of herpes simplex virus (HSV) or human papillomavirus.
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Practical Laser Applications in General Practice
Graph. SuperPulse explained: high-power, short laser-pulse duration maximizes soft-tissue removal rate and keeps adjacent tissue cool. (Courtesy of LightScalpel). INTRODUCTION The plethora of.
