Abstract

LASER IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Anuv Hrishi Phukan, Shruti Mehta, Amit Ahirwal, Sagar Marothiya, Saurabh Barjatya, Shikhar Saxena and Himanshu Thukral*

ABSTRACT

Pediatric laser dentistry is a promising field in modern minimally invasive dentistry, and it can be “child friendly” approach. Laser is the common acronym used for laser. The use of lasers in dentistry has been evolved since 1960’s by Maiman. Dental lasers offer many advantages like avoiding needles and high-speed hand pieces, which makes less traumatic experience and improves behavioral management of the child. Recent advances in laser technology and research have set the stage of revolution in pediatric dental practice to provide optimal, preventive, interceptive and restorative dental care in a stress free environment. The present article aims to revise some of the hard tissue and soft tissue laser applications in children.

Keywords: Caries diagnosis, Caries prevention, Dental trauma, Frenectomy, Gingivectomy, Laser, Pediatric dentistry, Tooth eruption