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Preliminary report on the application of the CO 2 laser scalpel for operations on the maxillo‐facial bones
Author(s) -
PaoChang Ma,
Xiouqi Xu,
Hui Zhou,
Zheng Liou,
Peng Zhuo Rui
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.1900010411
Subject(s) - dentistry , laser , surgery , medicine , laser therapy , optics , physics
In surgery about the face, it is frequently necessary to remove part of the bones. The CO 2 laser is efficient in cutting out desired areas with the ability to leave unfractured bone behind. Because of the intense heat, one must realize the extent of bone injury and know about delayed healing. Suggestions for minimizing the injury are included.