Fig. 8 Fig. 8a Fig. 8b and fibers. One has to be careful not to cause necrosis of the papillae resulting in a black triangle between the incisors. Inform patients that it is best not to eat spicy food or acidic or sharp foods like chips for a few days after surgery. CONCLUSION: Lasers have a distinct advantages over other traditional old surgical procedures. It is great for patients, simple for clinicians and amazing for parents of ortho kids. It is effective, efficient and afford-able. (Fig 8, 8a & 8b). It creates the image that you are a modern dentist with the state-of-the-art in technology. www.orthodontics.com September/October 2013 19
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