Lasers and laser technology are used in numerous medical indications. In dentistry, owing to its characteristics, simplicity in operation and painless treatment, its application is particularly important in work with children and patients who have a fear of dental procedures, but it is used in everyday dental practice. It has a very efficient action on soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. The effect of laser on soft tissue enables a less invasive “surgery without blood”, minimum postoperative complications and painless intervention. Surgical indications for laser use in soft tissues are numerous: gingivectomy, removal of frenulum, incision and abscess drainage, fistula closure, implants detection, periimplantitis treatment ...

The laser application is an essential part of successful treatment of periodontal disease today because it has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effect. Destroying bacteria in inflamed gums results in healing of gingivitis and periodontal disease slowdown, which are the most common oral cavity diseases of a modern man. In endodontic treatment, laser is used for sterilization of the root canal treatment and periapical lesions in combination with calcium hydroxide. Other laser applications are numerous: treatment of canker sores, hielita, herpes labialis, a leukoplakia and hypersensitive dentin, teeth whitening ...

The application of this technology has significantly improved the dental practice and its potential is now limitless. For safe laser application it is necessary to educate staff about laser devices and take safety and protective measures for patients and staff.