PLASMA - A POTENTIAL TOOL IN DENTISTRY

Plasma, the fourth state of matter, consists of ions, electrons, and reactive species with distinctive physical and chemical properties, and its non-thermal form, non-thermal plasma (NTP) or cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), has emerged as a promising, minimally invasive dental modality due to its antimicrobial, decontaminating, and tissue-modifying effects. NTP represents a safe, effective, and eco-friendly innovation with significant potential to complement or replace conventional dental procedures.