Latest Techniques in Laser Dentistry

Dental procedures performed with LASER is the “ In Thing ” in dentistry today. A wide range of dental treatment can be done better with dental lasers. Dental gum treatments can be performed precisely, more comfortably, with less or no bleeding, with minimal anesthesia or only surface topical anesthesia ( NO NEEDLE POKE ) or no anesthesia with more predictable results, better asepsis and faster healing.

Laser Bacterial Reduction

After cleaning ( scaling) lasing the periodontium will result in bacterial reduction and often destroys most bacteria that causes gum diseases, gum inflammation, and gum infection.

Laser Curretage

Deep cleaning procedures can now use lasers to eliminate unhealthy tissues and help the gums attach themselves to the teeth.

Treating Herpetic Lesions:

Lasers can cauterize nerve endings to reduce pain immediately and work to prevent re-stimulation of these common conditions ( Prevent recurrence ).

Gingivectomy

Patients who have excess gum tissue can benefit from laser technology to reduce gum disease.

Cosmetic Gum Recontouring

Patients who have a “ gummy smile, ” or gums that cover too much of their teeth, can have excess gum tissue removed and the appearance of their smile renewed with laser cosmetic gum recontouring.  

Desensitize teeth

In many cases, laser therapy can help to reduce dental sensitivity to hot and cold.

Troughing

Lasers can be used to carry out this simple, safe and desirable procedure as a part of the impression making for an accurate crown. Crowns fit better and appear better with gum laser therapy.

Gum Removal

When the gums are swollen or overgrown due to various reasons, laser surgeries can provide an optimum solution with quick recovery and no complications.

Frenectomy

This procedure is carried out in patients undergoing denture treatments in order to get the proper fit of dentures or patients who have tissues attached to the center of upper lip and causing recession of gums or gap between the upper front teeth with the help of lasers.

Periodontal Pocket Elimination

Lasers can be used in the treatment of shaky teeth by elimination of the infection causing bacteria present in the gums. This helps teeth last longer.

Pulpotomy

Use of lasers ease us the removal of the pulp issue when there is extensive decay reaching the pulp. It is particularly useful in children with painful teeth.

Crown Lengthening

It is a procedure done in some cases to increase the length of the tooth in order to provide a proper fillings or restorations in the form of crowns and bridges. Root Canal Procedures

Considerable reduction in bacteria can be achieved by lasing the root canal during the procedure. This can practically reduce the possibility of a failure to none.

Reduction of Bleeding Gums

Bleeding of gums in common ( scaling ) procedures. The bleeding tissues can be exposed to laser to arrest the bleeding spontaneously.

Oral Aphthous Ulcer Treatment

Oral aphthous ulcer is a commonly occurring problem due to various reasons. Laser treatment can provide instant pain relief, reduction in the lesion and avoid recurrence in most cases of the lesion.

Teeth Whitening

Brightening your smile has never been this easier and quicker.  With the help of laser technology, teeth whitening has become easier than ever.

Pain Therapy ( TMJ – Muscular Pain )

TMJ pain and muscular dysfunction usually require multiple treatment modalities and laser therapy could play a role in their management.

Gum Depigmentation

Some people have grey to black colored gum line. Laser can be used to remove the dark coloration without anesthesia with needle poke.

Dental Soft Tissue Rejuvenation

In chronic gum diseases lasing helps decrease bacteria and help gums remain healthy faster and for longer duration after gum treatment.