Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Use at Dental Extraction Sockets: A Consecutive Case Series

Abstract

In contemporary periodontics, multiple techniques for containing bone grafts at dental extraction sockets are available. Many techniques involve gingival flap reflection and placement of a resorbable or nonresorbable barrier membrane. While these methods effectively mitigate the loss of alveolar ridge volume that accompanies tooth extraction, membrane placement adds cost and has been associated with complications. Neodymium doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser use at extraction sites may simplify treatment and offer practitioners a useful option for extraction socket management.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 2020
Accession Number
AD1182674

Entities

People

  • Alicia Y Choi

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alveolar Bone
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Bones
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Therapy
  • Lasers
  • Mouth Diseases
  • Osteoblasts
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Prosthetics
  • Surgery
  • Teeth
  • Therapy
  • Tissues
  • Tooth Diseases
  • Yag Lasers

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Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy