Content of the webinar
In dentistry, lasers have proven themselves in various disciplines - from endodontics to parodontics and oral surgery. In oral medicine, the CO₂ laser in particular has established itself. Alongside the scalpel, it is a standard instrument for incision and excision biopsies. In this presentation, the indications, contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of CO₂ laser use in oral medicine will be critically discussed and presented.

Highlights:

• Which changes in the oral mucosa can be clarified / treated with the CO₂ laser?
• Which is more painful - biopsies with a scalpel or laser?
• Which bleeds more - biopsies with a scalpel or laser?
• Which laser is best for histopathology?
• Case discussions