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Laser Dentistry Treatments

Laser technology makes hard (teeth and bone) or soft (gum) tissue treatments more comfortable for patients and doctors. It shortens the treatment time and increases the success rate. Dentists have been using laser technology for many years. Depending on the treatment, dentists choose soft or hard tissue laser. In some cases, they may use both lasers.

Thanks to laser technology, patients may leave the clinic without bleeding and pain. And most of the time with a small amount of anesthesia. Even in major operations, the bleeding is much less. Also, the healing process is a lot faster than the traditional methods.

Traditional dentist instruments such as aerators make a lot of noise and vibration. But laser equipment is so noiseless that it will not intimidate even a person with a dental phobia. Dentists can use laser technology in many different areas.

What are the dental treatments that benefit laser technology?

Laser Dentistry treatments are used in many different areas.

Gingival (Gum) Treatments:

Dentists use laser technology in this type of treatment as the laser beams kill more bacteria reaching deep tissues.

High Smile Line (Gummy Smile) Treatments:

Laser treatment is used in high smile line (gummy-gingival smile) cases. When dentists use the laser to remove the gums and extend the length of the teeth, the recovery time is much shorter. The laser also affects the healing process making it more comfortable.

Dental Caries:

Dentists also prefer to use the laser to clean the caries area. Because laser offers the opportunity to kill bacteria in the surrounding tissue.

Tooth Sensitivity Treatments:

Teeth may become sensitive to extreme cold and heat due to gingival recession and clenching. The laser can close the dentinal tubules which send thermal stimuli to the chamber where the tooth nerves are. Thus, preventing any further sensitivity from occurring.

Biopsy:

Lasers are used to take a biopsy (a piece of tissue from the mouth) for the pathological examination of tissue changes in the palate, gums, lips, and cheeks.

Aphthae and Herpes: Laser dentistry is also used to eliminate lesions such as herpes in the mouth and to relieve the pain of aphthae.

Root Canal Treatments:

The use of laser in root canal treatments generally follows the same procedure as conventional root canal treatment.

Because it cleans infected and damaged tissues and pulp better, using the laser offers greater success.

Anatomic ramifications on the pulp can be difficult to reach with the traditional root canal treatment equipment. Yet, dentists can reach this area much easier while using the laser. As the laser kills the bacteria in the area, the mouth can be more sterile, preventing the infection from reoccurring.

Like other laser dental treatments, the patients feel less post-procedure pain.

Laser-Assisted Pediatric Dentistry:

Especially in very young children, a dental phobia may occur due to the appearance and sounds of dental instruments. Thanks to the use of lasers in children of certain age groups, procedures such as caries treatment and filling can be performed much more conveniently and comfortably.

The Advantages of Laser Dental Treatments

Dental treatments have become easier and painless than ever before thanks to laser technology. The most important advantages of these treatments are:

1) Less pain and faster recovery:

Since laser treatment does not harm the surrounding tissues, patients do not feel extreme pain, and the healing process is faster. In fact, some patients may not even feel any pain after laser dental treatments. The use of lasers in dentistry makes both the treatment and the post-treatment process more comfortable.

2) Less bleeding:

The use of laser in dental treatments minimizes bleeding and swelling, especially in soft tissue treatments. As a laser beam cuts through tissue, it occludes blood vessels, causing minimal bleeding; closes lymphatic vessels, minimizing post-operative swelling.

3) Low risk of infection:

Since lasers used in dentistry sterilize the area they land, a bacterial infection is less likely to occur.

4) Less stress:

Since traditional dental equipment (aerator, micromotor, etc.) is not used in laser dental treatments, patients and children who are particularly disturbed by these sounds have less anxiety. Thanks to the use of laser in dentistry, patients’ treatments are completed with less worry and more comfort.

5) Reducing the need for anesthesia:

The use of lasers in dental treatments also reduces the need for anesthesia as it causes less pain in some cases. In some laser dental treatments, anesthesia may not even be needed.

6) Reducing the required stitches:

Thanks to soft tissue lasers, the need for stitches in oral and dental treatments is also reduced. In laser dental treatments, sometimes stitches may not be needed at all.