Lasers and optics A large variety of medical applications (i.e., dermatology, dentistry) utilize erbium ion's emission (see Er:YAG laser), which is highly absorbed in water (absorption coefficient about ). Such shallow tissue deposition of laser energy is necessary for laser surgery, and the efficient production of steam for laser enamel ablation in dentistry. Common applications of erbium lasers in dentistry include ceramic cosmetic dentistry and removal of brackets in orthodontic braces; such laser applications have been noted as more time-efficient than performing the same procedures with rotary dental instruments.
lasers and optics a large variety of medical applications (ie dermatology dentistry) utilize erbium ion's emission (see eryag laser) which is highly absorbed in water (absorption coefficient about ) such shallow tissue deposition of laser energy is necessary for laser surgery and the efficient production of steam for laser enamel ablation in dentistry common applications of erbium lasers in dentistry include ceramic cosmetic dentistry and removal of brackets in orthodontic braces; such laser applications have been noted as more time-efficient than performing the same procedures with rotary dental instruments