The use of lasers in dentistry has revolutionized dental procedures, providing signif i cant advantages over traditional techniques. Lasers offer enhanced precision, reduced bleeding, faster healing times, and improved patient comfort. This review explores CO2 lasers, diode lasers, Er, and Er, Cr lasers, and Photobiomodulation and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT).
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October 2024
Pericoronitis is a common dental condition involving the inflammation of soft tissues around a partially erupted wisdom tooth, typically the lower third molars. It is most frequently diagnosed in young adults aged 20-29, with a higher prevalence in women. The condition often results from the accumulation of bacteria and food debris under the operculum, leading to infection and inflammation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital fractures, constituting 10-25% of facial traumas, result from diverse mechanisms such as traffic accidents and assaults. These fractures present with characteristic symptoms like edema, diplopia, and infraorbital paraesthesia. Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention are paramount to mitigate long-term complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe upper lip frenulum with an overgrown structure or improper attachment is a common cause of hygienic, orthodontic, or prosthetic issues that prompt surgical intervention. The following article presents the surgical methods for the elimination of the overgrown frenulum, discussing and comparing them. Commonly used and described in the literature methods for surgical correction of the upper lip frenulum include frenulectomy, frenuloplasty, and laser excision of the frenulum.
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