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Laser Operating Parameters for Hard and Soft Tissue, Surgical and PBM Management

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Lasers in Dentistry—Current Concepts

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New technologies introduced into clinical dentistry in recent years have added immeasurably to the quality of care that may be provided. Lasers, dental implants, CAD/CAM, and motorized endodontics have all improved clinical outcomes but require a significant investment in hardware and, most importantly, education to understand concepts and protocols. As with all medical instrumentation, it is not enough to follow basic guidelines or “preset” parameters in approaching each patient situation. A deep understanding of the technology, how it interacts with the patient’s tissues and what variables are important to consider is necessary for a successful clinical outcome.

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  1. Professor a.c., Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

    Wayne Selting DDS BS MS

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  1. Preventive and Restorative, Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA

    Donald J. Coluzzi

  2. Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy

    Steven P.A. Parker

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Selting, W. (2017). Laser Operating Parameters for Hard and Soft Tissue, Surgical and PBM Management. In: Coluzzi, D., Parker, S. (eds) Lasers in Dentistry—Current Concepts. Textbooks in Contemporary Dentistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51944-9_4

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