Dentistry

Introduction To Laser Dentistry

25^th Euro Congress and Expo on DENTAL & ORAL HEALTH

October 16-18, 2017 | Budapest, Hungary

Randa Zein

Laser Dentistry University of Genoa, Italy

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Dentistry

Abstract:

The introduction of laser in dentistry, in the 1960s, by Miaman, led to a continuous research in the various applications of lasers in dental practice. There are two scenarios, on the one hand, there are hard lasers, such as, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Neodymium Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd: YAG), and Er:YAG(Cr), which offer both hard tissue and soft tissue applications, but have some limitations: whereas, on the other hand there are cold or soft lasers, based on the semiconductor diode devices, which are compact, low-cost devices . Laser use in dentistry has expanded and improved some treatment options for clinicians who have adopted this technology The objective of this lecture is to provide an overview on : 1-How do lasers work in dentistry 2-What are the common components of all lasers devices 3-Laser physics and laser tissue interaction 3-The advantages of using this technology in private clinic 4-The kinds of devices that are the best to use for every dental specialty Methods: A recent review about the use of lasers in dentistry was conducted . Results: Dentistry today is evolving tremendusly and the use of lasers in dentistry is a double �??edged sword : if it is properly used, laser can be an initial and/or additional tool in our daily practice , whereas if it is misused it can lead to catastrophic results.

Biography :

Randa Zein MD, DSS , PHD candidate . She was completed her MSc laser dentistry university of Genoa Italy, Restorative and Esthetic specialist Toulouse university –France. She is a Head of the laser division in the international unions of universities. She is doing Private practice at Lebanon Beirut – Hamra – Main Street. She had many article on Laser Dentistry and she is Authors and co- author of several articles on laser dentistry