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While presenting with numerous indications, the long-term effectiveness of lasers has been repeatedly questioned. As such, laser usage for periodontal applications remains a topic of controversy. These devices can successfully replace and/or serve as an adjunct to conventional instruments in a variety of procedures providing also with certain advantages such as hemostatic and antibacterial effects. This chapter aimed at summarizing the characteristics and current available applications of lasers for periodontal surgical procedures.
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Suárez López del Amo, F., Sutthiboonyapan, P., Wang, HL. (2020). Utilization of Dental Laser as an Adjunct for Periodontal Surgery. In: Stübinger, S., Klämpfl, F., Schmidt, M., Zeilhofer, HF. (eds) Lasers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29604-9_10
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