LASERS in Prosthodontics

Since the development of ruby laser by Maiman in 1960, a variety of studies on the potential applications of lasers in dentistry have been conducted. Many applications like computer-aided design and rapid prototyping technology, and the study of occlusion in complete dentures using a three-dimensional laser scanner have been developed. Its applications range from fixed Prosthodontics, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity, and surface treatment of base metal alloys. Today it even extends to the fields of dental implantology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. This book reviews and summarises various studies of laser applications in Prosthodontics.