[New technology: evaluation of thermic treatment in 91].

The application of thermal treatment in medicine has truly developed during the last decade. Whether it be laser therapy or, more recently plasma therapy, clinicians are regularly using these treatments in their everyday practice. They truly appreciate the advantages relative to the precision of the surgical procedure, the absence of bleeding and the ability to preserve the integrity of the surrounding tissues. patient appreciate the comfort associated with the interventions, without practically any post-operative pain and complications. In the field of odontology, several million procedures are rendered each year with these systems which, among many other advantages, do preserve the vitality of the dentino-pulpal area. This article deals with the technology and indications for its therapeutic use today.