Laser Dentistry
With the introduction of laser treatment procedures in various clinics in India, mostly in the last couple of decades of the 20th century, the science of laser dentistry is being utilised in variety of ways. Not only has the applications increased significantly in the dental clinic Hyderabad, but the dentists are able to provide lots of valuable services to the patients, with regards to their teeth and gums. Laser therapy is quite commonly practiced at Dental Dontics in Hyderabad.
What is laser dentistry procedure?
Laser dentistry involves the application of laser beams, especially designed for the beam to be focused on the tissues inside the oral cavity, primarily the gums and soft tissues. Although these laser machines are different from those being used for phototherapy or other varieties, there are many kinds of machines being designed for specific purposes in dental procedures. These beams are able to cut through hard tissue and soft tissue, where local anaesthesia is not required, with better precision and improved results. It can be used for various applications particularly in the field of dentistry. Through laser dentistry many patients with different types of gum problems have found respite with maintenance of the aesthetic appearances.
How does Laser Dentistry work? Is it safe enough?
Laser Dentistry is one of the most advanced dental technologies available today. It was developed by Biolase Technology, the leader in dental lasers. Biolase dental lasers have been used to treat millions of patients.
Laser Dentistry creates special, highly concentrated light energy, and sends it through an optical fibre to its hand piece. Your dentist uses the hand piece to aim the laser energy precisely at the areas to be treated. Some laser systems combine the laser energy with a gentle spray of water.
Laser Dentistry was developed specifically to repair decayed and damaged teeth, and treat gums and other soft tissue in the mouth safely and comfortably. However, it can be harmful to the eyes, therefore, you, your dentist and anyone else in the treatment room must wear special protective glasses when the laser is used.
What are the benefits of Laser Dentistry?
- More Comfortable
Laser Dentistry uses laser energy and a gentle spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures – without the heat, vibration and pressure associated with the dental drill. Now, by using this technology in many procedures, it is possible to use less anaesthetic and often no anaesthetic at all. - More Convenient
At Dental Dontics , your dentist can often get you out of the dentist chair faster, since its less likely that you need an injection – research shows that the vast majority of patients dont require injections. By not using anaesthetic, your dentist can now perform procedures in a single appointment unlike more than one visit with conventional dental treatment methods. Also, a Laser Dentist can perform procedures that once meant an additional trip to a specialist, saving you even more time. - More Precise
A Laser Dentist can remove decay far more precisely than a dentist using a drill. This saves more of the healthy parts of your tooth. Preserving your natural teeth can save you from the discomfort and cost of bridges, dentures and implants.
What can Laser Dentistry do?
We may use Laser Dentistry to treat your teeth, gums or any other soft tissue in the mouth to:
- Improve Your Smile
We may suggest contouring or shaping a patients gums using Laser Dentistry to improve the appearance of their smile by safely removing excess gum tissue that may give them a gummy smile, or make their front teeth appear irregular in size or shape. Depigmentation (lightening) of dark gums is also possible. - Remove Oral Growths
We may use Laser Dentistry to remove growths or excess tissue in a patients mouth including gum tissue over an unerupted tooth, small tags called papillae and growths called fibromas. - Fix a Tongue Tie or Prevent Gum Recession
Connections that restrict the movement of a patients tongue or cause their gums to recede can be released with Laser Dentistry. - Treat Periodontal Disease
Laser Dentistry can be used to remove debris between your teeth and gums that can cause bleeding gums, gum recession and even loss of teeth. - Relieve the Pain of Cold Sores and Fever Blisters
Laser Dentistry often provides immediate relief from painful cold sores and fever blisters. - Disinfect Root Canals
Laser Dentistry can be used to prepare and disinfect root canals. The laser can effectively eliminate infection within the root canal and surrounding bone. - Disinfect Sockets of Extracted Teeth
Laser dentistry minimises the use of antibiotics, and is especially beneficial in diabetic patients. - Treat Cardiac Patients
Heart patients need not stop taking anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications before undergoing any dental laser treatment, thereby reducing any medical risk.
Why Laser Dentistry ??
For soft tissues, like gums…
Laser Dentistry for oral surgery and periodontal treatment gives you more advantage over conventional treatment using scalpels and sutures. At Dental Dontics , we offer Laser Dentistry treatment to improve your comfort and provide better results from your dental procedures.
| Soft tissue | Conventional dental treatment | Laser dentistry treatment |
| During Your Procedure | Local anaesthetic with needle and shot is required to prevent pain. Bleeding is common in such procedures. | Many procedures performed with Laser Dentistry require only topical anaesthetic. |
| Immediately After your Procedure | Post-operative medication usually required due to stitches. | Less need for prescription pain medication with Laser Dentistry. |
| Recovering From your Procedure | Healing usually causes prolonged discomfort and often takes 6-8 weeks recovery time. | Healing is faster and more comfortable with Laser Dentistry. |