The hazardous effects and safety measures of lasers in dentistry: A review
Background: LASER is an acronym which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The laser technology has emerged from hospital operating rooms and has become available to office practices, clinics, and private enterprises; the burden of responsibility for safety has shifted...
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| Published in | International journal of contemporary dental & medical reviews Vol. 2017 |
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| Main Authors | , , , , , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Bangalore
Incessant Nature Science Publishers Private Limited
01.01.2017
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| Summary: | Background: LASER is an acronym which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The laser technology has emerged from hospital operating rooms and has become available to office practices, clinics, and private enterprises; the burden of responsibility for safety has shifted from hospital staff to the individual user, often without benefit of appropriate or adequate resources. This review documents on various dental laser hazards that can arise due to improper use of instruments, direct exposure to laser energy. The detail of laser safety and role of individual involved in it has been discussed in this review. Aim: The aim of this review was to collect articles related to the hazardous effects and safety measures of lasers in dentistry. To access the related available articles, an electronic search was performed on several websites, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Inter Science, and Scopus. According to the results of collected papers, there are various laser hazards, which could be harmful to individual and can lead to potential damage of human body. Hence, dental laser safety is an important part of laser dentistry. The laser produces an intense, highly directional beam of light. The most common cause of laser-induced tissue damage is thermal in nature, where the tissue proteins are denatured due to the temperature rise following absorption of laser energy. Conclusion: Of all hazards, complacency is the most dangerous, and it is imperative to develop a risk management perspective on laser safety. Clinical Significance: Proper safety management requires a four-fold approach including: Knowledge of standards, identification of hazards and risks, implementation of appropriate control measures, and consistent program audit to demonstrate quality assurance. |
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| ISSN: | 2394-7136 |