The diagnostic and therapeutic application of laser exclusively in the periodontal field

Abstract

When laser energy is used as a therapy modality for the prevention, treatment, and management of different types of periodontal disease, it emerged into a very exciting therapeutic tool bringing a huge success with it. Various types of lasers are available today in the modern technology world. Along with the types of lasers, also available the various options to choose the right wavelength according to the treatment modality. Not only is the laser used for root surface procedures, but also the soft tissue manipulation in the field of Periodontology. This makes periodontal treatment by dental laser a grand success as reported in a myriad of literature. The only mandatory condition applied to be applied is the sound knowledge of the clinician in choosing the right type of laser with the required wavelength for a particular periodontal procedure. No other field of dentistry still has seen so many marvelous transformations in the healing and success in the management of the soft tissue after a periodontal procedure. There is a huge application of the usage of Laser in the periodontal world exclusively, which is the goal of this review paper.