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Solid-state diode lasers designed for use in dental procedures. The emission of a given diode laser is of fixed wavelength, determined by the active medium used (e.g., gallium arsenide crystals doped with aluminum or indium); typical emission wavelengths are 810, 1,060, and 1,300 nm. Diode lasers are smaller and much more efficient than conventional lasers; they may be are operated in continuous-wave and pulsed modes. Dental diode lasers are used mainly to excise or vaporize soft tissue (e.g., gums) in the oral cavity.
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