Soft-Tissue Lasers in Dental Hygiene
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Soft-Tissue Lasers in Dental Hygiene

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eBook - ePub

Soft-Tissue Lasers in Dental Hygiene

About this book

The uses and benefits of soft-tissue lasers in dental hygiene practice are myriad. Lasers are used for more effective debridement, scaling and planning, with less pain and bleeding. Hygienists can detect sub- and supra-gingival calculus, remove the bacteria in pockets, and remove granulation, among other treatments.

Soft-tissue Lasers in Dental Hygiene is the first book to explain laser use in periodontal therapy. Authors Jessica Blayden and Angie Mott are registered dental hygienists who have been using laser therapy in their dental hygiene practices for several years, and here they share their experience. Blayden and Mott begin by discussing laser history, physics, components, and safety. They then describe the specifics of periodontal therapy—what lasers can be used for, how to implement them, techniques, and protocols. The authors also present case studies that demonstrate how treatment plans are implemented for varying levels of periodontal disease. The authors conclude with chapters on patient communication and practice management.

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Information

Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780470958544
eBook ISBN
9781118375679
Edition
1
Subtopic
Dentistry

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright page
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. 1 Laser history
  6. 2 Laser physics
  7. 3 Laser components
  8. 4 Lasers available in dentistry
  9. 5 Periodontal therapy
  10. 6 What can be achieved with lasers: possible guided-tissue regeneration
  11. 7 Laser applications for the dental hygienist
  12. 8 How to implement lasers in dental hygiene
  13. 9 Communication skills for the dental hygienist
  14. 10 Insurance codes: how is laser paid for?
  15. 11 Laser cases
  16. Appendix: further educational options for laser dental hygienists
  17. Index
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