MedicineOral SurgerySurgeryMaxillofacial PathologyOphthalmic SurgeryOral Cancer SurgeryBiomedical Laser ApplicationsLaser SurgeryOral NeoplasiaOral Tumor SurgeryAblative Laser SurgeryCarbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide Laser SurgeryDental Laser ApplicationsOral Cavity LesionsSurgical Hand Instrumentation
The carbon dioxide laser is a relatively new mode of therapy in the treatment of oral lesions. In our experience, when the laser has been used, bleeding, scarring, and edema have been minimal. With the development of hand-held instrumentation, this useful tool can be added to the oral surgeon's armamentarium.