USE OF THE Er:YAG LASER IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SOFT TISSUE SURGERY.

The unique characteristics of lasers are making this treatment modality minimally invasive technology that offers great advantages when compared to available conventional techniques. Among different laser systems, pulsed-wave solid-state Er:YAG laser was proven to be safe and effective for both, hard and soft tissues procedures, due to its specific wavelength which is superficially absorbed by water. Therefore, Er:YAG laser can be successfully used for incisional and excisional biopsies, frenectomies, ablation of lesions, gingivectomies, gingivoplasties, soft tissue tuberosity reductions, operculum removal and crown lengthening procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]