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1. Šegedin A, Bossi V. The Laser in Implantology. Acta Stomatol Croat. 2005;39(3):272.
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   Title in English:	The Laser in Implantology
   Title in Croatian:	Laser u implantologiji
   Type of Article:	congress abstract
   MeSH:	DENTAL IMPLANTATION + methods LASERS
   Abstract:	Everyday increasing application is found for the laser in dentistry, and thus also in oral surgery. In the field of implantology, excellent results have been achieved by laser therapy in the phase of postoperative pain and swelling and greatly reduced period of wound healing. By utilising the positive effect of laser therapy on bone regeneration we can also accelerate osseointegration of titanium alloy with bone. Postoperative complications, e.g. periimplantitis and periimplant mucositis are minimal because of complete decontamination of the area. Furthermore, it is possible to very successfully model the soft and hard tissue in complete sterility, without bleeding, and with minimal trauma and use of anaesthesia. Thus, the laser in combination with conventional methods enables a significantly greater percentage of successful therapy outcomes. A challenge for every clinician in all branches of dentistry, and thus in implantology, is to know how, when and where to use a certain technique. Consequently it is important to learn the principle of work for each type of laser, period of tissue exposure, and the effect of different wavelengths on tissue in order to achieve optimal results.