10. Types of lasers : According to the active medium
1-Solid-state lasers
e.g. Ruby laser ,Nd:YAG laser and Er:YAG
laser
2-Gas lasers
e.g. Co2 laser ,Argon laser and He-Ne laser
3-Semi-conductor lasers
e.g. Diode laser
4-Liquid lasers
e.g. Dye laser
12. 1-Co2 laser : in treatment of precancerous
neoplasias
2-Nd:YAG laser : in hemostasis in soft tissue
surgery
3-Er:YAG laser : in performing osteotomies or
shaping of cartilage
4-Ho:YAG laser : in temporomandibular joint
arthroscopic surgery
14. Contents of this session:
1-Conventionaly used tools
2-common problems with these tools
3-Why laser dentistry?
4-Types of lasers
5-Lasers used in oral surgery
6-Disadvantages of laser therapy
15. Limitations of laser use in oral surgery
especially are:
*High expenses of laser tools
*Little knowledge about laser therapy among dentists
themselves
*Need for special training
*Need for certain laser safety precautions during use