Laser dentistry is a new area of
dental healthcare that applies focused light energy to research the extensive
spectrum of dental procedures. Lasers provide a less traumatic and frequently
more comfortable substitute for dental equipment such as drills and scalpels.
The focused light is very efficient, enabling the dentists to target the light
on the affected part without hitting the surrounding healthy tissue. Laser
dentistry has numerous and varied advantages, such as minimised bleeding,
limited discomfort, quicker recovery duration and decreased chance of bacterial
infection in both cosmetic and surgical treatments.
Indications:
● Gum Disease: Lasers are well-suited to treat periodontal (gum) disease. The laser can accurately excise inflamed or infected gum tissue and reach bacteria where standard dental hand tools cannot work in periodontal pockets and deactivate them, allowing a quicker healing process and recovery of healthy tissue.
Indications:
● Cavity Preparation: Dental lasers
can even be used to prepare a tooth to get a filling done, as they can remove
decay with remarkable precision. This process can be less painful in many cases
and may even dispense with the application of an anaesthetic shot, making the
process comfortable for patients.
● Gum Contouring and Reshaping: Lasers
may be used to design the gum to eliminate an uneven, lumpy gumline, or
so-called gummy smile. The procedure offers a more harmonised and attractive
appearance to the smile with minimal bleeding and healing.
● Frenectomy: Frenectomy is a surgery done to eliminate the
frenulum, a small flap of the skin that limits tongue or lip movement. Lasers
are a less invasive and more comfortable alternative to traditional surgery,
and in some cases, no sutures are utilised with minimal pain involved.
Consequences:
● Less Pain and Discomfort: A laser
lessens drills and anaesthetic necessities in the majority of the sessions.
Through this focused energy, pain and vibration are removed, and the patient
feels much better.
● Fast Healing and Recovery: Lasers
ensure the area that is being utilised is sterilised, reducing the chances of
infections. The precision of the laser also causes less disturbance to the
tissues, and healing and recovery time are quicker.
●
Minor Swelling and Bleeding: As the laser energy involved in
the process helps seal off blood vessels, there is also minimal bleeding or
swelling in the after-surgery period, mostly found when dealing with soft
tissues.