Laser in medicine

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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?

Smaller setup and lower price (correct)

Reduced pain

Faster healing

Better precision

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?

Not mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the laser on the bleaching gel in laser teeth whitening?

It heats up the gel Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for tooth discoloration?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a laser in laser teeth whitening?

To activate the bleaching gel Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using laser gingivectomy?

Rapid healing and reduced pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the procedure that involves the use of a bleaching gel and a laser?

Laser teeth whitening Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym 'LASER' stand for?

Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which an excited atom returns to its ground state and emits a photon?

Stimulated emission Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of gum reshaping or contouring?

To make teeth look larger Signup and view all the answers

What type of anesthetic is used for gum reduction surgery?

Local anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical characteristic of a laser beam in terms of direction?

Uni-directional Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of population inversion in a laser?

More atoms in the excited state Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of surgical gingivectomy?

To remove excess gum tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the energy absorbed by an electron when it moves to a higher energy level?

ΔE Signup and view all the answers

What is used to clean the area after the surgical gingivectomy procedure?

Saline Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level, emitting a photon?

De-excitation Signup and view all the answers

How long is the surgical dressing typically left in place after the procedure?

A week Signup and view all the answers

What type of surgery involves the use of a laser, scalpel, or radiosurgery?

Gum reduction surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of a laser beam?

Single frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is an application of lasers in medicine?

Eye surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the power range of laser pointers?

1-5 mW Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of lasers in everyday technology?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the most powerful laser produced, and where was it produced?

1.3 PW, at Lawrence Livermore Lab Signup and view all the answers