Implant Uncovery and Soft-tissue Modification Utilizing a Diode Laser

Abstract

Diode lasers have become more widely used in dental clinical practice and have demonstrated a safe effective method for treatment in and around implants that require soft-tissue modification to either expose the implant for the restorative phase or reshape the gingival margins for esthetics. The article will discuss the methods that have been employed for soft-tissue modi fication around implants traditionally and compare these to use of the diode laser.