| I heard lasers
can be used to remove cavities. Is that
true?
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. The American Dental Association
Council on Scientific Affairs has reviewed
the data submitted by Premier Laser Systems,
Inc. relative to its erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet
(Er:YAG) laser. For more information,
see "ADA Statement on FDA Approval
of a Laser for Hard Tissue Applications."
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I've heard about laser whitening. Is it
safe?
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.
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to individual questions about fees, dental problems, conditions, diagnoses,
treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about
dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may
be found here. You can also refer to our Frequently
Asked Questions page for answers to common questions.
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