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Lasers in Medical Science
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science 4/2008

01-10-2008 | Brief Report

Benefits of the use of the CO2 laser in orthodontics

Authors: Sabrina Kívia Correia Gama, Telma Martins de Araújo, Antonio Luiz Barbosa Pinheiro

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Esthetics is an important factor for patients seeking orthodontic treatment, and not always is the orthodontist able to make adjustments on the gingival contour, and this aspect is neglected. Many orthodontists are familiar with the name laser. However, there is a lack of information regarding their application on the orthodontic practice. There are several options for the use of CO2 lasers on surgical procedures of interest to orthodontists, especially on soft tissues. There is no evidence that the use of the CO2 laser has any side effect or contraindication on surgical procedures. This paper reports a series of surgical procedures carried out on orthodontic patients. It is concluded that the carbon dioxide laser not only allows surgeons to enhance current surgical options for treatment but also have contributed to the evolution of a variety of new procedures that are now commonplace in oral surgery, and its use shows several benefits for the orthodontic patient.
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Metadata
Title
Benefits of the use of the CO2 laser in orthodontics
Authors
Sabrina Kívia Correia Gama
Telma Martins de Araújo
Antonio Luiz Barbosa Pinheiro
Publication date
01-10-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-007-0506-2

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