##  [Electrosurgery](/electrosurgery) 

  ##  [Electrosurgery](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/electrosurgery-0) 

  

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Definition

A surgical modality that applies high‑frequency alternating electrical current through an active electrode to oral soft tissues to achieve cutting, coagulation or tissue desiccation by localized heating; the clinical effect depends on waveform, power, electrode configuration and contact technique.