Lasers in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Description:

This book provides surgeons with important insights into laser technologies as well as a sound understanding of their current and potential applications within oral and maxillofacial surgery and related disciplines. The opening chapters focus on the relevant physical background, the technology of the typically used lasers, laser–tissue interactions, and the treatment systems. Detailed information is then provided on the various established applications of laser treatments, including in relation to skin and mucosa and the dental hard tissues and bone. Special applications are also described, for example with respect to periodontal surgery, peri-implantitis therapy, photodynamic treatment, holography and additive manufacturing. The book closes by examining technologies that will soon be available for application in hospitals, topics which are currently the subject of research, and laser safety. Beyond surgeons, the book will be of value for engineers and scientists working in the field of medical engineering using lasers. 

Table of Contents:

Part I. Laser Fundamentals

1. Physical Fundamentals

2. An Introduction to Laser

3. Laser–Tissue Interaction

Part II. Clinical and Technical Applications

4. Prevention and Treatment of Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients Using Photobiomodulation (Low-Level Laser Therapy and Light-Emitting Diodes)

5. Photodynamic Reactions for the Treatment of Oral-Facial Lesions and Microbiological Control

6. Biophotonic Based Orofacial Rehabilitation and Harmonization

7. Use of Er:YAG Laser in Conservative Dentistry and Adhesion Process

8. Deep Lasers on Hard Tissue and Laser Prevention in Oral Health

9. Laser in Bone Surgery

10. Utilization of Dental Laser as an Adjunct for Periodontal Surgery

11. Laser-Assisted Therapy for Peri-implant Diseases

12. Laser Applications and Autofluorescence

13. Cartilage Reshaping

14. Laser Treatment of MEDICATION-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

15. Laser Scanning in Maxillofacial Surgery

16. Holographic 3D Visualisation of Medical Scan Images

17. Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing

18. Lasers in the Dental Laboratory

19. The MIRACLE

20. Laser Safety