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Classification of various lasers used in dentistry.
| Type | Examples | Wavelength (in nm) | Medium | Chromatophores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Soft tissues |
CO2 | 10,600 | Gas | Water |
| Argon | 458–515 | Gas | Water, Hydroxyapatite | |
| Nd: YAG | 10,064 | Solid | Pigments, Haemoglobin Melanin | |
| Diode | 850–1064 | Semiconductor | Pigments, Haemoglobin Melanin | |
| KTP | 532 | Solid | Pigments, Haemoglobin Melanin | |
| Soft & hard tissues | Er: YAG | 2940 | Solid | Water, Hydroxyapatite |
| Er: YSGG | 2970 | Solid | Water, Hydroxyapatite |
