Lasers in Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry

This is a step-by-step illustrated guide to the use of lasers in oral surgery and dentistry. The introductory chapters of the book discuss general laser safety, and further chapters cover general laser safety and physics, as well as the use of different lasers. The main focus of the book is covered by the technique-oriented chapters on the use of lasers in both soft-tissue and hard-tissue disease, including the resection of oral cancers and TMJ disorders. A major feature of the book are the case studies showing treatment and post-operative recovery of patients.