Diode Laser Online School with John Graeber

Diode Laser Online School with John Graeber

Category: Orthodontics

Instructor(s): John Graeber

Course structure: Lessons: 15 lessons | Duration: 5 h 48 min

Course overview

An in-depth exploration of diode laser technology and its clinical applications across all dental disciplines with Dr.

John Graeber.

What you will learn

• Implantology: soft tissue management, second-stage surgery, and peri-implant decontamination
• Oral surgery: excisional and incisional procedures, frenectomy, and operculectomy
• Periodontics: pocket decontamination, gingivectomy, and mucogingival procedures
• Prosthodontics: crown lengthening, pontic site development, and impression troughing
• Endodontics: canal disinfection and soft tissue management
• Orthodontics: soft tissue contouring and gingival management around brackets and appliances
• Low-level laser therapy: pain management, inflammation reduction, and accelerated tissue healing
• Safe and effective clinical protocols tailored for different gingival biotypes and patient variations.

Course lessons

Lesson 1: Diode Training Course Objectives: Introductory Lesson

• Gain understanding of how optical science interacts with oral biological tissues
• Employ necessary safety precautions in the operation of diode lasers during patient treatment
• Apply diode laser techniques to enhance clinical treatment outcomes
• Understand appropriate diode laser protocols for treating common dental pathologies
• Acquire the knowledge required to integrate diode lasers into patient treatment
• Attain sufficient understanding of diode lasers to achieve a passing grade on the included proficiency examination.

Lesson 2: Diode Laser Science and Introduction to Clinical Dentistry

• Introduction to diode laser in dentistry
• Basic science of diode lasers
• Laser-tissue interaction
• Clinical applications of diode lasers
• Integration of diode laser into clinical practice
• Safety and regulatory considerations.

Lesson 3: Laser-Tissue Interaction

• Principles of laser-tissue interaction
• Effects on soft tissue:
• Coagulation and hemostasis
• Cutting and ablation
• Biostimulation and wound healing.
• Factors affecting laser-tissue interaction:
• Laser parameters (power, wavelength, mode)
• Tissue characteristics
• Exposure time and technique.

Lesson 4: Laser Safety in Clinical Dentistry

• Importance of safety in dental laser use
• Overview of potential hazards
• Regulatory and professional guidelines
• Wavelength-specific hazards
• Diode, Nd:YAG, Er:YAG
• Controlled laser settings and protocols.

Lesson 5: The Art and Science of Laser Troughing for Impressions

• Absorption, reflection, and scattering in gingival tissue
• Wavelength selection and tissue response
• Thermal effects and healing considerations
• Types of lasers used for troughing
• Power, pulse, and mode selection
• Step-by-step protocol for soft tissue management
• Handling different gingival biotypes
• Impression procedures after laser troughing.

Lesson 6: Laser Decontamination of Periodontal Pocket

• Step-by-step protocol for pocket treatment
• Managing depth, angulation, and tissue contact
• Common errors and how to avoid them
• Managing adverse tissue reactions
• Analysis of clincal cases.

Lesson 7: Laser Gingivoecotmy and Gingivoplasty

• Selection criteria for laser type based on tissue characteristics and clinical objectives
• Indications for laser gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
• Preoperative assessment, including periodontal evaluation and patient medical history
• Laser settings and parameters: power, mode, pulse duration, and wavelength considerations
• Advantages of laser procedures over conventional methods
• Integration of laser gingivectomy and gingivoplasty into comprehensive periodontal and restorative treatment plans.

Lesson 8: Peri-prosthodontic Soft Tissue Surgery with a Diode Laser: Crown Lengthening and Pontic Site Development

• Assessment of biologic width and considerations for restorative margins
• Evaluation of soft tissue and bone relationship prior to laser crown lengthening
• Laser parameters, wavelength selection, and appropriate settings for safe and effective tissue removal
• Step-by-step technique for soft tissue crown lengthening using a diode laser
• Clinical technique for pontic site development using a diode laser
• Integration of soft tissue management with provisional restorations and final prosthesis design
• Prevention of tissue recession and maintenance of esthetic gingival architecture
• Management of complications and troubleshooting in diode laser soft tissue procedures.

Lesson 9: Diode Laser in Implantology

• Overview of laser-assisted procedures in implant placement and maintenance
• Principles of diode laser-tissue interaction relevant to peri-implant tissues
• Wavelength characteristics and absorption by soft tissue and bacterial pigments
• Biological effects of diode lasers on peri-implant mucosa and biofilm
• Advantages of diode lasers compared to mechanical or chemical decontamination methods
• Indications for diode laser use in implant surgery and maintenance
• Laser-assisted second stage surgery and uncovering of implants
• Management of peri-implant soft tissues for improved emergence profile and aesthetics;

Lesson 10: Laser-Assisted Mucogingival Surgery

• Biological effects of laser energy on epithelium, connective tissue, and vascular components
• Indications for laser-assisted mucogingival surgery
• Comparison between conventional surgical techniques and laser-assisted approaches
• Step-by-step technique for laser-assisted mucogingival surgery
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Lesson 11: Diode Laser in Oral Surgery

• Preoperative assessment and case selection for laser-assisted surgical procedures
• Application of diode laser in extraction cases and minimally invasive micro-surgery
• Step-by-step clinical technique for excisional and incisional procedures using diode laser
• Management of hemostasis, visibility, and precision during laser surgery
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Lesson 12: Diode Laser Utilization in Endodontics

• Managing complex and anatomically challenging root canal systems
• Advanced concepts of laser patency, laser recapitulation and laser drainage and decompression
• Treatment challenges encountered during root canal therapy
• Analysis of clinical cases.

Lesson 13: Diode Laser Application in Orthodontics and Soft Tissue Management

• Reducing treatment duration with accelerated tooth movement techniques
• The effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on the acceleration of orthodontic movement
• Step-by-step protocols for accelerated orthodontic treatment with laser therapy
• Laser-assisted management of iatrogenic irritation
• Laser-assisted treatment for muscular spasms
• Clinical case analysis
• Literature and research analysis on photobiomodulation and the concept of accelerated orthodontics.

Lesson 14: Low-Level Diode Laser Therapeutic 810 Nm

• Basic principles of photobiomodulation and cellular response to low-level laser energy
• Mechanisms of action
• Biological effects of 810 nm wavelength on soft tissue healing, inflammation reduction, and pain control
• Differences between high-power surgical lasers and low-level therapeutic lasers.

Lesson 15: Practice Integration of Diode Laser

• Advantages of incorporating diode laser procedures into daily workflow
• Evaluation of clinical indications including soft tissue management, decontamination, and biostimulation
• Criteria for selecting appropriate laser systems based on practice needs and treatment goals
• Development of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures for laser applications
• Workflow optimization to ensure efficiency and minimal chairside time during laser procedures
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination between dental specialists using diode lasers.
• Course includes next lessons:
• 13min
• Lesson 1
• Clinical Video
• Diode Training Course Objectives: Introductory Lesson
• John Graeber
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• 28min
• Lesson 2
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• Diode Laser Science and Introduction to Clinical Dentistry
• John Graeber
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• 28min
• Lesson 3
• Exclusive Library
• Laser-Tissue Interaction
• John Graeber
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• 29min
• Lesson 4
• Exclusive Library
• Laser Safety in Clinical Dentistry
• John Graeber
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