Lasers in Oral Sciences
A special issue of Oral (ISSN 2673-6373).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 249
Special Issue Editors
2. CAD/CAM Center of Dental Medicine, Research Institute, Medical University—Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interests: laser dentistry; laser teeth whitening; prosthetic dentistry; esthetic dentistry; CAD/CAM; 3D printing
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Interests: materials science; innovation of polymer technology; polymers; nanomaterials; polymer synthesis and characterization; biopolymers; 3D-printed polymers; polymer applications
Interests: oral medicine; oral surgical pathology; laser application in oral surgical pathology; implant rehabilitation of oncologic patients or those affected by oral mucosa/jaw diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “Lasers in Oral Sciences” showcases the latest practical applications of laser technology in everyday dental practice. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive look at how lasers are revolutionizing dental treatments, making procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients compared to traditional approaches. This issue features a range of topics, including, but not limited to, the use of lasers in smile design, prosthetic and esthetic dentistry, laser teeth whitening, periodontal applications, oral surgery, implantology, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photodynamic therapy, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in laser dentistry, etc.
We invite contributions that include thorough literature reviews as well as detailed case reports and series that highlight real-world applications of laser technology. By focusing on everyday clinical cases, we aim to offer valuable insights into which laser techniques and parameters are most effective for specific treatments. This Special Issue serves as a practical guide for dental professionals, helping them integrate the latest laser technologies and AI advancements into their practice to improve patient outcomes. By sharing knowledge and findings, we hope to standardize laser treatment protocols and promote their widespread use in modern dentistry.
Dr. Rada Kazakova
Dr. Mariya Dimitrova
Dr. Saverio Capodiferro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser dentistry
- smile design
- prosthetic dentistry
- esthetic dentistry
- laser teeth whitening
- periodontology
- implantology
- low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
- photodynamic therapy (PDT)
- laser photoactivated disinfection
- laser treatment
- laser photobiomodulation
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- clinical applications
- oral surgery
- oral medicine
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