Lasers in Periodontics

Lasers have been suggested as an adjunctive or alternative to conventional techniques for various periodontal procedures and considered superior in respect to easy ablation, decontamination, and hemostasis alongwith less operative and post-operative pain. Introduction of lasers in implant therapy and newer laser technical modalities has revolutionised the periodontal treatment outcome with patient acceptance. However, patient risk and procedural cost must always be considered and fully understood before its application.