Clinical application of laser in crown lengthening.

Author: Ru-Qian YANG ¹ ; Shu-Juan GUO ¹ ; Shi-Meng XIAO ¹ ; Yi DING ¹
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1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Periodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: crown lengthening; laser; minimally invasive therapy
MeSH: Crown Lengthening; Crowns; Esthetics, Dental; Tooth; Tooth Crown
From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2019;37(5):551-555
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Crown lengthening is one of the most common surgeries in clinical practice. Under the premise of ensuring the biologic width, the adequate crown is exposed by resecting the periodontal soft tissue and (or) hard tissue to meet the prosthodontic and (or) aesthetic requirements. Considering the various advantages of oral laser, such as safe, precise, minimally invasive and comfort, laser has become a promising technology which can be used to improve the traditional crown lengthening. In this review, the principles and characteristics of laser application in crown lengthening, especially in the minimally invasive or flapless crown lengthening will be reviewed. Its pros and cons will also be discussed.