cover image - Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780323812863
Copyright: 2023
Publication Date: 09-07-2022
Page Count: 352
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $183.99

Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

by Robert A. Convissar, DDS, FAGD

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780323812863
Copyright: 2023
Publication Date: 09-07-2022
Page Count: 352
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $183.99
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Successfully expand the use of lasers in your dental practice! With vibrant, detailed clinical images 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 describes how lasers work, how they interact with tissues, and how this knowledge may be applied to dental practice with a focus on technology, surgical techniques, and key steps in 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, three new chapters, and new case histories and clinical tips. It contains everything you need to know to build your skills in the rapidly growing field of laser dentistry.

    • 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
    • Revised 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
    • Revised 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! Chapters cover snoring and sleep apnea, photodynamic therapy, and infant tongue tie procedures.
    • NEW! More clinical photos, equipment photos, and conceptual illustrations are included.
    • NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing you to access all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

  • 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

  • Robert A. Convissar, DDS, FAGD, Director of Laser Dentistry, New York Hospital Queens, Private Practice, New York, NYDDS, FAGD, Director, Laser Dentistry, New YorK Hospital Queens, Private Practce, New York, NY, USA
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