INTRODUCTION: LASER’ is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The physical principle of laser was developed from Einstein’s theories in the early 1900s, and the first device was introduced in 1960 by Maiman (114). Since then, lasers have been used in many different areas in medicine and surgery. The concept of using dental lasers for periodontal therapy elicits very strong reactions from all aspects of the spectrum. Everyone has a varied opinion. Although numerous
Low-level laser therapy vs. FDA-approved 5% Amlexanox: A comparative study to understand the healing effects in a cohort of minor apthous ulcer patients Introduction Recurrent apthous ulcer (RAU) or recurrent apthous stomatitis (RAS) which are commonly called as canker sores are small, round, oval-shaped ulcers having yellow or gray floors and are surrounded by erythematous haloes.1 They generally occur in the oral mucosa and rarely on the gums.2 It has been observed that about 5–25% of the population