Resumen

NATERA G, Alfredo E.. Usos del rayo Laser en Odontologia restauradora: Primera parte. Aspectos generales, clasificacion, interrelacion con los tejidos vivos y precauciones en el uso. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2000, vol.38, n.1, pp.61-68. ISSN 0001-6365.

The purpose of this work is to start a group of articles to give you the knowledge about the use of Laser technology in Restorative Dentistry. In this article you will read about the origin and physical fundaments of Laser, how it´s classify and types availables for this specific area of Dentistry, its relation with tissues, and caution during the use of it. Next publications you will read about specifications of each kind of Laser used in Restorative Dentistry.

Palabras clave : Laser; Restorative.