OVERVIEW

Diode Laser Soft-Tissue Surgery: Advancements Aimed at Consistent Cutting, Improved Clinical Outcomes is organized by Dental Learning Systems, LLC.

Release Date: Jan, 2018
Expire Date: Jan 01, 2021

Credits: 2 SI

Description:
Laser dentistry and soft-tissue surgery, in particular, have become widely adopted in recent years. Significant cost reductions for dental lasers and the increasing popularity of CAD/CAM, among other factors, have contributed to a substantial increase in the installed base of dental lasers, especially soft-tissue lasers. New development in soft-tissue surgery, based on the modern understanding of laser–tissue interactions and contact soft-tissue surgery mechanisms, will bring a higher quality and consistency level to laser soft-tissue surgery. Recently introduced diode-laser technology enables enhanced control of side effects that result from tissue overheating and may improve soft-tissue surgical outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
• discuss mechanisms of contact soft cutting with diode lasers
• list advantages and drawbacks of contact and non-contact laser surgery
• identify risks of and side effects from thermal surgery (ie, electrosurgery and lasers)
• explain the importance of cutting tip temperature and temperature control

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.