A laser
is an instrument that produces a very
narrow, intense beam of light energy. When laser light comes in contact
with tissue, it causes a reaction. The light
produced by the laser can remove or shape tissue.
Laser dentistry
is started since 1990. Lasers can be used as a safe and
effective treatment for a wide range of dental procedures and are
often used in conjunction with other dental instruments.
Dental lasers can be used to:
Infection control
a. Gum disease- remove inflamed tissues and remove bacteria by the energy
produce by laser which aid in the gum treatment
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b.Root canal
therapy-disinfect of the
unreacheable canal by instruments hence
improve the success rate of the RCT
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| The small interconnected canals between main canals |
Cosmetic
a. Reshape of the gum
b. Tooth whitening-enhance the effect and
speed up procedure
Incison of soft tissue
a.Removed overgrown
gum in tooth cavity/
hyperplasia of gingival
b. Remove labial frenum/muscle attachment
that
limit proper movement
Perform biopsy procedure Reduce discomfort of ulcer
and cold sores
However,
even those procedures that require only a short period of laser usage benefit
from the advantages of laser therapy.
With
laser surgery, there is a reduced need for local
anesthesia, bleeding is minimized, swelling is
controlled, and there is usually little,
if any, postoperative discomfort.
