Lasers in Prosthodontics

The field of prosthodontics has come a long way from just replacing missing teeth by simple mechanics to the boundless era of modern technology. One such technological advancement is the introduction of lasers in the field of prosthodontics that has replaced many conventional surgical and technical procedures and is beginning to replace the dental handpiece. Many applications like computer aided design and rapid prototyping technology, and study of occlusion in complete dentures using three dimensional laser scanner have been developed. Its applications range from fixed Prosthodontics, treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity and to surface treatment of base metal alloys. Today it even extends to the fields of dental implantology and maxillofacial Prosthodontics. Lasers are blessing in disguise if used efficaciously and ethically.