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Uniform Title Lasers in dentistry (Freitas)
Title Lasers in dentistry : guide for clinical practice / edited by Patricia M. de Freitas, Alyne Simoes
Published Ames, Iowa : Wiley Blackwell, 2015

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Contents Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of contributors; Foreword; Preface; Section 1 Basic principles of lasers and LEDs; Chapter 1 Physics of lasers and LEDs: Basic concepts; Lasers; Light emitting diode; Chapter 2 High power lasers and their interaction with biological tissues; Introduction; High power lasers; Interaction of high power lasers with biological tissues; Thermal effects of laser irradiation in biological tissues; Non-linear interactions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 Low power lasers: Introduction; Low level laser therapy; Photodynamic therapy; References
Chapter 4 Cellular mechanisms of photobiomodulationIntroduction; Cell response to irradiation; Signaling pathways: Role of ATP; Respiratory chain enzyme photosensitivity; References; Chapter 5 Low level laser therapy -- mechanism of action: Inflammatory process; Background; How does LLLT work?; Characteristics of some common inflammatory conditions; Literature review of LLLT effects on inflammatory outcome parameters; Discussion; Clinical aspects for evidence-based use of LLLT in dentistry; References; Chapter 6 Low level laser therapy -- mechanism of action: Analgesia; History
Treated painful conditionsEvidence for the inhibitory neural mechanisms; Nociceptor specificity; Neural blockade and anti-inflammatory effects; Mechanisms for inhibitory effects; Clinical consequences of nociceptor blockade; Other mechanisms of analgesia; Future directions for laser use in pain relief; References; Chapter 7 Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in dentistry; Introduction; Photosensitizers; Periodontitis; Endodontic therapy; Viral lesions; Oral candidiasis and fungal infections; Caries; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8 Dosimetry; Equipment; Patient; Clinician
Dosage recommendationsFinal considerations; References; Chapter 9 Risk management and the safe use of laser technology; Procedures for risk control with laser equipment; Regulation of safety in the use of laser technology; International standards; Lasers classification and safety requirements; Types of tissue damage; Adverse health effects; Staff care; Care of the environment; References; Section 2 Preventive, esthetic, and restorative dentistry; Chapter 10 Selective caries removal, cavity preparation and adhesion to irradiated tissues
How do Er:YAG and Er, Cr:YSGG lasers remove dental hard tissue?What are the differences between irradiated and bur-cut treated tooth surfaces?; Adhesion to the laser-treated tooth surface; Benefits of using laser irradiation for cavity preparation instead of a high speed drill; Limitations to the use of erbium lasers in cavity preparation; Future perspectives; Conclusion; References; Chapter 11 Management of non-carious cervical lesions; Introduction; Tooth erosion; Dentin hypersensitivity; References; Chapter 12 Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for carious tissue; Conclusion; References
Summary "Lasers have become an increasingly useful tool in conventional dental practice. Their precision and less invasive quality make them an attractive technology in esthetic and pediatric dentistry, oral medicine, and a range of other dental procedures. Lasers in Dentistry: Guide for Clinical Practice is a comprehensive, yet concise and easy-to-use guide to integrating lasers into conventional clinical practice. The book begins by providing the reader a thorough understanding of how lasers work and their varied effects on oral tissues. Subsequent chapters are organized by procedure type, illustrating common clinical techniques with step-by-step illustrations and case examples. In addition, each chapter provides an overview of the latest research for use in clinical practice. More comprehensive than at atlas yet practical and clinically oriented in its approach, Lasers in Dentistry is an essential tool for practitioners and students looking to broader their skill set in laser dentistry"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Lasers in dentistry.
Dentistry, Operative.
Laser Therapy -- methods
Oral Surgical Procedures -- instrumentation
Dentistry -- methods
Stomatognathic Diseases -- therapy
Dentistry, Operative
MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
Dentistry, Operative
Lasers in dentistry
Form Electronic book
Author Freitas, Patricia M. de, editor
Simoes, Alyne, editor
LC no. 2015001291
ISBN 9781118275047
1118275047
9781118275030
1118275039
9781118987742
1118987748