Lasers in Dentistry

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

1. Painless.

2. Less time in dental chair for dental treatment.

3. No whining sound associated with the dental drill.

4. Absolutely Painless Procedure.

5. During Surgery less bleeding.

6. Suture-less surgical producer possible.

7. No anesthetic injection requires.

8. More comfortable for kids and young adults.

9. Reduce Swelling.

10. Less chance of postoperative infection.

11. During Surgery Minimum damaged surrounding and adjacent tissues.

12. Increase effect of tooth whitening without any side effect.

13. No Consumption of harmful chemicals.

14. Quick removal of tooth decay/dental caries. Long lasting fillings.

15. Faster healing process.

16. Preservation of tooth and surrounding structure.

17. Dental laser's ability to kill bacteria so create a more sterilized environment.

Important uses of lasers in Dentistry

There are several uses of Laser in dentistry for hard tissue and for a soft tissue.

Laser uses of dental Hard Tissue Tooth.

1. Conservative Decay removal /Cavity Removal

2. Removal of tooth structure or lesions to eliminate disease

3. Dental Implant

Laser uses of dental Soft Tissue / Periodontium.

1. Laser Depigmentation

2. Smile design/ gum reshaping / Gumline contouring

3. Gum lift / Crown lengthening

4. Periodontal / gum related care

Special painless uses of Laser in oral dentistry.

1. Laser Teeth Whitening

2. Single sitting Root canal treatment

3. Frenectomy and tongue tie

4. Curing of restorative filling materials

5. Cosmetic enhancements

6. Lip Repositioning

7. Minor gum surgery / Soft tissue surgical procedures

8. Leukoplakia

9. Lichen planus

10. Cold Sore/Ulcer

11. Epulis.

12. Canker sore and herpes lesions – laser can reduce pain / itching of sores.