Laser-tissue interaction in dental surgery is primarily photothermal, in that incident energy is converted into heat. The level of heat (temperature) will define the target tissue change.

Miniature organs on a chip could allow us to do scientific studies with great precision, without having to resort to animal testing. The main problem, however, is that artificial tissue needs blood ...

In biomedical research, so-called organs-on-a-chip, also referred to as microphysiological systems, are becoming increasingly ...

When used for surgical and dental procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue that it comes in contact with. When used in teeth-whitening procedures, the laser acts ...

Each type of laser/tissue interaction has valuable clinical applications. In the accompanying cover story, we focus on the femtosecond laser. The femtosecond laser is the ultimate short-pulse laser.

"Even before the commercial availability of Nd:YAG lasers, there are experts who have a deep understanding of laser-tissue interaction and can use traditional lasers at appropriate energies and ...

Lasers can: cut and remove diseased tissue coagulate blood vessels to form solid clots kill germs and bacteria sterilize the area Lasers work by creating an energy change in atoms. The laser light ...

Stitches and staples may be on their way to becoming a thing of the past, thanks to a developing technology known as laser tissue welding. Now, a new gold-based solder has been created ...

A holmium laser is a surgical laser that has proven effective and safe in treating cases of excess soft tissue. A HoLEP surgery consists of removing bulky prostate tissue that may prevent urine ...

Your surgeon will use a laser to create a thin flap of tissue in your cornea and fold it back. Your surgeon will ask you to stare straight ahead at a target light while they use another laser to ...