Applications of laser welding in dentistry: A state-of-the-art review

Asma Perveen; Carlo Molardi; Carlo Fornaini

doi:10.3390/mi9050209

Applications of laser welding in dentistry: A state-of-the-art review

Asma Perveen, Carlo Molardi, Carlo Fornaini

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The dental industry without lasers is inconceivable right now. This captivating technology has outlasted other possible alternative technologies applied in dentistry in the past due to its precision, accuracy, minimal invasive effect as well as faster operating time. Other alternatives such as soldering, resistance (spot) welding, plasma (torch) welding, and single pulse tungsten inert gas welding have their pros and cons; nevertheless, laser welding remains the most suitable option so far for dental application. This paper attempts to give an insight into the laser principle and types of lasers used for dental purposes, types of dental alloys used by the dentist, and effect of laser parameters on prosthesis/implants. It is apparent from the literature review that laser assisted dental welding will continue to grow and will become an unparalleled technology for dental arena.

Original language	English
Article number	209
Journal	Micromachines
Volume	9
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/mi9050209
Publication status	Published - May 2018

Keywords

Dental alloys
Dentistry
Laser welding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Control and Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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