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Diode Dental Laser Treatment

According to the Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center of Corte Madera, Albert Einstein conceived the laser, an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, in 1916. Such devices use electromagnetic energy to produce powerful beams of light.

  1. Significance

    • Diode lasers transmit energy to a crystal containing a semiconductor and then through fiberoptic material to a handheld device. Dentists use the device to adjust the emitted beam of light.

    Function

    • Diode lasers vaporize matter, according to the Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center of Corte Madera. Dentists control the amount of matter vaporized by carefully aiming the laser at a specific area. Each pulse of the light beam vaporizes the intended target.

    Applications

    • According to Einstein Industries, diode lasers are used for performing surgery on soft tissue in the mouth, cleaning and whitening teeth, removing plaque, sterilizing the mouth during procedures and treating gum disease.

    Features

    • The Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center of Corte Madera states that compared to traditional dental instruments, diode lasers are generally bloodless, faster, more efficient and sterile, safer and virtually painless.

    Benefits

    • Dental Health Directory reports the advantages of diode lasers include reduced damage to nearby healthy tissue during procedures and the elimination of anesthesia because they're frequently painless.

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