MASTERING MINIMALLY INVASIVE HARD-TISSUE PROCEDURES
FOCAL POINT: UNDERSTANDING DENTAL ANALGESIA FOR LASER TOOTH PREPARATIONS
One of the keys to laser dentistry is successfully achieving laser analgesia so that procedures are comfortable and pain-free. In our Focal Point feature, Dr. John Hendy provides an overview of dental analgesia and explains how laser energy affects the behavior of neurons, which blocks pain signals to the brain.
OTHER STORIES IN THIS ISSUE
Research:
Chairside View - Laser Efficacy For Bonding And Reduced Microleakage - PAGE 5
Chairside View - Laser Shows Efficacy in the Treatment of Peri-Implantitis - PAGE 6
Chairside View - Laser Irradiation Improves Acid Resistance of Root Dentin - PAGE 8
First Take - How Do We Know Laser Cavity Treatment is Painless? - PAGE 9
WCLI:
Aiming Beam - Hard-Tissue Case Step by Step - PAGE 23
Spotlight - A Vision for Better Dentistry: Lasers Provide An Edge - PAGE 26
Spotlight - A Step Above and Beyond: Delivering A Higher Level of Pediatric Care. - PAGE 28
In The News - Dental Professionals Share Their Passion For Laser Dentistry - PAGE 30
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