Laser devices have FDA approval as safe and effective for drilling out old fillings.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Laser devices are not approved by the FDA specifically for drilling out old fillings. The FDA approves lasers for various dental procedures, but the use of lasers for removing old fillings, especially those containing metals like amalgam, requires careful consideration of safety and effectiveness that goes beyond current general approvals.

Laser Devices Have FDA Approval as Safe and Effective for Drilling