Knowledge of the physical properties and interaction of laser with biological tissue in dentistry

The trend in dentistry is to incorporate less invasive methods to minimize pain and discomfort during and after dental intervention. Therefore, it is believed that laser therapy is an excellent treatment option, since it has beneficial effects for the irradiated tissues, such as activation of microc...

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Published in:Anais brasileiros de dermatología 2011-09, Vol.86 (5), p.955-960
Main Authors: Cavalcanti, Thiago Maciel, Almeida-Barros, Renata Quirino de, Catão, Maria Helena Chaves de Vasconcelos, Feitosa, Ana Patrícia Aguiar, Lins, Ruthinéia Diógenes Alves Uchôa
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
Subjects:
Dentistry
Humans
Laser Therapy
Lasers
Mouth Diseases - diagnosis
Mouth Diseases - surgery
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - surgery
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Summary:The trend in dentistry is to incorporate less invasive methods to minimize pain and discomfort during and after dental intervention. Therefore, it is believed that laser therapy is an excellent treatment option, since it has beneficial effects for the irradiated tissues, such as activation of microcirculation, production of new capillaries, inflammatory and analgesic effects, in addition to stimulation of growth and cell regeneration. The comprehension of the interaction between lasers and tissue is based mainly on understanding the reactions that can be induced in those tissues by laser. This work intends to show how important it is to know the physical properties of laser as well as its interactions with biological tissues, since its effects and mechanisms of action are complex and are the object of various studies to better understand its forms of application and indications.
ISSN:1806-4841
DOI:10.1590/S0365-05962011000500014