Usefullness of laser in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Lasers have revolutionized dental treatment since three and a half decades of the twentieth century. Theodore Maiman in 1960 invented the ruby laser, since then laser is one of the most captivating technologies in dental practice. Lasers have been used in initial periodontal therapy, oral surgical procedures, and also in implant treatment. Further research is necessary so that laser can become a part of the dental armamentarium. This paper gives an insight towards the uses of laser in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.