Lasers: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.Lasers have become a ray of hope in dentistry.When used efficaciously and ethically, lasers are an exceptional modality of treatment for many clinical conditions that dental health professionals treat on a daily basis.Lasers are now becoming the treatment of choice by both clinicians and patients, and in some cases, the standard of care. Clinicians need to learn more about constantly updated technology and apply newly discovered methods and protocols to clinical situations to benefit patients and clinicians. Better understanding...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging has progressed over 30 years from being a technique with great potential to one that has become the primary diagnostic investigation for many clinical problems. Its application which was initially limited to the neuro-axis now covers all regions of the body. Besides, an increased knowledge base has provided a better understanding of how it can best be utilized, either alone or in conjunction with other imaging techniques, in order to maximize diagnostic certainty. Of the many major technological advances in imaging, such as Computed Tomography and Ultrasonography...

Ultrasonography is one of the advanced imaging techniques which uses sound waves for viewing the normal and pathological conditions of bone and soft tissue. It is used widely for imaging a variety of lesions in the Oral and Maxillofacial region. Ultrasonography, as compared to other imaging modalities, has various advantages. It does not use ionizing radiation. It is cost effective. It produces images in real time. It can yield blood flow information. Besides its use in the diagnostic aspect, ultrasonograhy has proved to be an important therapeutic aid as well. Ultrasonography has proved...