Lasers in Dentistry: Guide for Clinical Practice

Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Contents
 List of contributors
 Foreword
 Preface
 Section 1 Basic principles of lasers and LEDs
 Chapter 1 Physics of lasers and LEDs: Basic concepts
 Lasers
 Light emitting diode
 Chapter 2 High power lasers and their interaction with biological tissues
 Introduction
 High power lasers
 Interaction of high power lasers with biological tissues
 Thermal effects of laser irradiation in biological tissues
 Non-linear interactions
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 3 Low power lasers: Introduction
 Low level laser therapy
 Photodynamic therapy
 References. Chapter 4 Cellular mechanisms of photobiomodulationIntroduction
 Cell response to irradiation
 Signaling pathways: Role of ATP
 Respiratory chain enzyme photosensitivity
 References
 Chapter 5 Low level laser therapy --
mechanism of action: Inflammatory process
 Background
 How does LLLT work?
 Characteristics of some common inflammatory conditions
 Literature review of LLLT effects on inflammatory outcome parameters
 Discussion
 Clinical aspects for evidence-based use of LLLT in dentistry
 References
 Chapter 6 Low level laser therapy --
mechanism of action: Analgesia
 History. Treated painful conditionsEvidence for the inhibitory neural mechanisms
 Nociceptor specificity
 Neural blockade and anti-inflammatory effects
 Mechanisms for inhibitory effects
 Clinical consequences of nociceptor blockade
 Other mechanisms of analgesia
 Future directions for laser use in pain relief
 References
 Chapter 7 Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in dentistry
 Introduction
 Photosensitizers
 Periodontitis
 Endodontic therapy
 Viral lesions
 Oral candidiasis and fungal infections
 Caries
 Conclusion
 Acknowledgments
 References
 Chapter 8 Dosimetry
 Equipment
 Patient
 Clinician. Dosage recommendationsFinal considerations
 References
 Chapter 9 Risk management and the safe use of laser technology
 Procedures for risk control with laser equipment
 Regulation of safety in the use of laser technology
 International standards
 Lasers classification and safety requirements
 Types of tissue damage
 Adverse health effects
 Staff care
 Care of the environment
 References
 Section 2 Preventive, esthetic, and restorative dentistry
 Chapter 10 Selective caries removal, cavity preparation and adhesion to irradiated tissues. How do Er:YAG and Er, Cr:YSGG lasers remove dental hard tissue?What are the differences between irradiated and bur-cut treated tooth surfaces?
 Adhesion to the laser-treated tooth surface
 Benefits of using laser irradiation for cavity preparation instead of a high speed drill
 Limitations to the use of erbium lasers in cavity preparation
 Future perspectives
 Conclusion
 References
 Chapter 11 Management of non-carious cervical lesions
 Introduction
 Tooth erosion
 Dentin hypersensitivity
 References
 Chapter 12 Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for carious tissue
 Conclusion
 References.