Laser treatments OK'd for tooth decay, astigmatism.(Brief Article)

From: FDA Consumer | Date: July 1, 1997 | Copyright information

Less dental pain and fewer eyeglasses. That may be the result with two new medical uses for lasers now available: the first dental laser for use directly on teeth to treat tooth decay and a laser, already approved for some nearsightedness cases, to treat astigmatism.

FDA cleared the erbium YAG laser system for marketing May 7 to remove tooth decay, prepare cavities for fillings, and roughen enamel to improve bonding of restorations. Previous dental lasers were cleared f...

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