Educational Info about Laser Dentistry in San Jose...

Nov, 2013 by Chantel Ledbetter

The word “laser” is an acronym meaning “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” In other words, it is a high energy beam with specific properties that has the ability to interact with irradiated tissue, achieving a therapeutic effect. Laser technology is a hot item in dentistry, even though it was incorporated in the medical field back in the 1960s. Lasers are concentrated light beams which are transmitted through smooth optical fibers, pulsating at a high temperature in a centralized area (in this case, the oral mucosa or teeth). If you are interested in learning more about laser dentistry in San Jose, continue reading. Dental procedures performed with lasers Basically, dentists can use lasers for hard tissue, such as bone or tooth and soft tissue. Today, there are many applications in which the laser...

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