Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry

Description:

Successfully expand the use of lasers in your dental practice! With detailed clinical photos and easy-to-follow writing, Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry, 3rd Edition walks you through the most common uses of lasers in areas such as periodontal surgery, dental implants, prosthetic and cosmetic reconstruction, and more. Full-color illustrations show the latest laser technology, surgical techniques, and key steps in patient treatment. Written by laser dentistry pioneer Dr. Robert A. Convissar and a team of leading experts, this edition includes an eBook free with each purchase of a print book. It contains everything you need to know to build your skills in the rapidly growing field of laser dentistry.

Features:

• Authoritative information is written by experts from all areas of dentistry, including periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, implants, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and practice management.
• Case studies reflect treatment planning and the use of lasers in treating a variety of pathologies.
• Detailed photographs clearly illustrate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures.
• Guidelines to the use of lasers in procedures are validated with evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature.
• Clinical Tips and Caution boxes highlight key information.
• Summary tables and boxes simplify essential information.
• Chapter on Introducing Lasers into the Dental Practice includes guidelines for investing in lasers.
• Glossary provides definitions of key laser terminology.

New To This Edition:

• NEW! Updated content reflects the latest laser dentistry research and technological advances.
• NEW! More clinical photos, equipment photos, and conceptual illustrations are included.
• NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Table Of Contents:

1. Einstein’s "Splendid Light": Origins and Dental Applications
2. Laser Fundamentals
3. Laser-Assisted Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
4. Lasers in Surgical Periodontics
5. Regenerative Laser Periodontal Surgery
6. Lasers in Fixed Prosthetic and Cosmetic Reconstruction
7. Lasers in Implant Dentistry
8. Oral Surgery for the General Practitioner
9. Laser-Enhanced Removable Prosthetic Reconstruction
10. Lasers in Restorative Dentistry
11. Lasers in Pediatric Dentistry
12. Soft Tissue Lasers in Orthodontics
13. Lasers in Endodontics
14. Lasers in Major Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
15. Low-Level Lasers in Dentistry
16. Introducing Lasers into the Dental Practice
17. Laser Dentistry Research