What procedure can benefit from the CO2 laser in oral surgery?

The use of a CO2 laser in oral surgery is particularly advantageous for procedures that involve soft tissue management. Among the options provided, the treatment of peri-implantitis is best suited for the capabilities of a CO2 laser.

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues around dental implants and can lead to the loss of supporting bone. The CO2 laser is effective in this context due to its precision and ability to selectively remove infected tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding areas. Its hemostatic properties also help reduce bleeding during the procedure, facilitating a cleaner surgical site and potentially enhancing healing time.

In contrast, root canal therapy, frenectomy, and overdentures placement do not leverage the specific benefits of the CO2 laser as effectively as the treatment of peri-implantitis. Root canal therapy primarily involves working on hard tissues inside the tooth, requiring different tools for cleaning and shaping. Frenectomy, while it can be performed with lasers, may not specifically benefit from the unique advantages provided by the CO2 wavelength in the same way that peri-implantitis treatment does. Overdentures placement is also a prosthetic procedure where the use of a laser is not central to the process.

Thus, the CO2 laser's attributes make