Role of lasers in periodontology: A Review

Lasers were introduced into the field of clinical dentistry with the hope of overcoming some of the drawbacks posed by the conventional methods of dental procedures. Since its first experiment for dental application in the 1960s, the use of laser has increased rapidly in the last couple of decades. Because of their many advantages different types of lasers are available for clinical and specific use. They are activated at different power setting modes, and pulse for soft and hard tissues. This review discusses the applications in periodontics.