 Overview
Lasers, like other light
sources, can be used to speed the effect
of in-office peroxide bleaching agents.
This technique may be safe, but the American
Dental Association has not seen published,
peer-reviewed data on the safety and
effectiveness of laser whitening.
The Food and Drug Administration
has granted Premier Laser Systems, Inc.
the
first-ever clearance to market a
laser system for caries removal, cavity
preparation
and related applications. Previously,
the FDA had granted marketing clearance
to lasers for use in soft tissue
surgery, composite resin curing and bleaching
procedures.
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