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Review
. 2015 Sep;7(9):134-7.

Microdentistry with Lasers

G S Prathima  1 , Dinesh Bhadrashetty  2 , S B Umesh Babu  3 , P Disha  4
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Review

Microdentistry with Lasers

G S Prathima et al. J Int Oral Health. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

Treating infants and young children is a rewarding experience, especially when we guide parents and children down the path of prevention and interception of oral disease. The pediatric dentist has to be updated about the new technologies to treating patients along with basic principles. This article gives a brief discussion on the types, applications, advantages, and limitations of the use of lasers in pediatric dentistry.

Keywords: Lasers; microdentistry; pediatric dentistry.

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Conflicts of Interest: None

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