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What is the most common procedure performed with dental lasers?
What is the most common procedure performed with dental lasers?
- Restorative indications
- Laser teeth whitening
- Periodontal packing
- Gingivectomy (correct)
What is the main advantage of diode lasers over other laser types?
What is the main advantage of diode lasers over other laser types?
- Smaller setup and lower price (correct)
- Reduced pain
- Faster healing
- Better precision
What is the goal of laser teeth whitening?
What is the goal of laser teeth whitening?
- To remove stains from teeth
- To reduce discoloration and make teeth look whiter (correct)
- To treat periodontal disease
- To remove gum tissue
What is the name of the laser type that is commonly used for laser teeth whitening?
What is the name of the laser type that is commonly used for laser teeth whitening?
What is the effect of the laser on the bleaching gel in laser teeth whitening?
What is the effect of the laser on the bleaching gel in laser teeth whitening?
What is a common reason for tooth discoloration?
What is a common reason for tooth discoloration?
What is the primary function of a laser in laser teeth whitening?
What is the primary function of a laser in laser teeth whitening?
What is the result of using laser gingivectomy?
What is the result of using laser gingivectomy?
What is the name of the procedure that involves the use of a bleaching gel and a laser?
What is the name of the procedure that involves the use of a bleaching gel and a laser?
What is the acronym 'LASER' stand for?
What is the acronym 'LASER' stand for?
What is the process by which an excited atom returns to its ground state and emits a photon?
What is the process by which an excited atom returns to its ground state and emits a photon?
What is the purpose of gum reshaping or contouring?
What is the purpose of gum reshaping or contouring?
What type of anesthetic is used for gum reduction surgery?
What type of anesthetic is used for gum reduction surgery?
What is the typical characteristic of a laser beam in terms of direction?
What is the typical characteristic of a laser beam in terms of direction?
What is the result of population inversion in a laser?
What is the result of population inversion in a laser?
What is the purpose of surgical gingivectomy?
What is the purpose of surgical gingivectomy?
What is the term for the energy absorbed by an electron when it moves to a higher energy level?
What is the term for the energy absorbed by an electron when it moves to a higher energy level?
What is used to clean the area after the surgical gingivectomy procedure?
What is used to clean the area after the surgical gingivectomy procedure?
What is the process by which an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, emitting a photon?
What is the process by which an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, emitting a photon?
How long is the surgical dressing typically left in place after the procedure?
How long is the surgical dressing typically left in place after the procedure?
What type of surgery involves the use of a laser, scalpel, or radiosurgery?
What type of surgery involves the use of a laser, scalpel, or radiosurgery?
What is the frequency of a laser beam?
What is the frequency of a laser beam?
What is an application of lasers in medicine?
What is an application of lasers in medicine?
What is the power range of laser pointers?
What is the power range of laser pointers?
What is a common use of lasers in everyday technology?
What is a common use of lasers in everyday technology?
What is the most powerful laser produced, and where was it produced?
What is the most powerful laser produced, and where was it produced?
What is the purpose of a surgical dressing or pack in gum reduction surgery?
What is the purpose of a surgical dressing or pack in gum reduction surgery?
Diode lasers are the most expensive type of laser.
Diode lasers are the most expensive type of laser.
Laser teeth whitening is a procedure that can be done at home.
Laser teeth whitening is a procedure that can be done at home.
Laser gingivectomy is a procedure used for restorative purposes only.
Laser gingivectomy is a procedure used for restorative purposes only.
Nd:YAG laser is a type of laser used for dental applications.
Nd:YAG laser is a type of laser used for dental applications.
CO2 laser is used for teeth whitening.
CO2 laser is used for teeth whitening.
Tooth discoloration can be caused by consuming certain foods and drinks.
Tooth discoloration can be caused by consuming certain foods and drinks.
Laser teeth whitening involves the use of a bleaching gel and a scalpel.
Laser teeth whitening involves the use of a bleaching gel and a scalpel.
Diode lasers are used for laser teeth whitening.
Diode lasers are used for laser teeth whitening.
Laser gingivectomy is a procedure that typically requires periodontal packing or sutures.
Laser gingivectomy is a procedure that typically requires periodontal packing or sutures.
Laser teeth whitening can only be done on natural teeth.
Laser teeth whitening can only be done on natural teeth.
