A New Trend in Dentistry__laser dentistry

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

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.