Holmium: YAG laser arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint

Barry H. Hendler; Jaime Gateno; Pekka Mooar; Henry H. Sherk

doi:10.1016/0278-2391(92)90048-5

Holmium: YAG laser arthroscopy of the temporomandibular joint

Barry H. Hendler, Jaime Gateno, Pekka Mooar, Henry H. Sherk

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A new pulsed midinfrared laser has become available for use in arthroscopic surgery of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This article reviews holmium:YAG (yttrium-aluminum-garnet) laser physics, its tissue effects, and reports initial experience with its use in TMJ arthroscopy. Because the Ho:YAG laser can precisely and rapidly resect cartilaginous tissues with only moderate necrosis, can function in a saline environment, and can be transmitted through conventional optical fibers, it has the potential of becoming a useful and adaptable system for TMJ arthroscopic surgery.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	931-934
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume	50
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-2391(92)90048-5
State	Published - Jan 1 1992

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Surgery
Oral Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology

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