Clinical applications of some kinds of laser devices for endodontic treatments in present and future

Abstract

Abstract : In 1905, Albert Einstein suggested that the new energy would be produced by stimulating atoms following up with the formula of E=MV², After 55 years, Maiman succeeded in making ruby-laser based on the Einstein's theory, Nowadays, lasers are applied for many objects including telecommunication, light―measurement, mechanical engineering and medicine. unfortunately, in dentistry, there are not so many indications of lasers. We have been researching in not only operative dentistry but also endodontic applications. As a result, we could put these laser treatments into practice in clinic. So, among of them were presented at the 16 JEA Meeting including pulp diagnosis, the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity, surgical treatment of dental pulp and root canal treatment. The following paper is the summary of my presentation at that time.