Beyond the Scalpel

Lasers have quickly become indispensable in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as a modality for the treatment of soft tissue surgery. As laser technology has advanced, so too has its use within the expanding scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Lasers not only allow surgeons to enhance current surgical options for treatment but also have contributed to the evolution of a variety of new procedures in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The incorporation of lasers into the practice of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons has led to exciting advances in surgical therapy and improved patient care. Advances in laser technology undoubtedly will yield new procedures and have a major role in the future of minimally invasive surgery.