4. Conclusion
Er:YAG laser is an optimal instrument to excise (TM) or
smooth (TP) these lesions even if the time required for the
intervention is more than the time needed by bony burs and
high speed instruments.
Good clinical healing process obtained with this wavelength
could be related to the reduction of target tissue
heating, the decontamination, the absence of smear layer
production that could disrupt the healing process, plus the
biostimulation of the irradiated tissues.