Dental Specialists Laser Dentistry

Laser in the fied of dentistry are extremely focused light beams, which are used to alter or remove tissue in small amounts. Dentists use lasers in a variety of treatment procedures involving removal overgrown tissue, to reshape the gums, or to whiten teeth. Laser dentistry is ideal for patients children who become anxious or afraid when having dental procedure.

The main advantage of lasers in dentistry is that the procedures go more smoothly, and also reduce discomfort and healing period is comparatively faster for patients. The other benefits of laser dentistry are

  • Sutures are less likely required in cases where lasers are used.
  • The procedure is less time consuming, thereby making the working period quicker anf faster.
  • Most procedures are done only with local anesthesia or even just tropical anesthesia depending on each case.
  • Laser will sterilize the infection, especially in case of Gum issues.
  • There is less blood loss in procedures under Laser comparatively to that of the traditional surgery

How will the procedure be?

First of all,the process is very similar to other dentistry appointments, like tooth fillings.Mild local anesthesia will be given as required for the procedure, though it might not be as much as you’re used to receiving.

Before the procedure to initiate, you will be given protective glasses for your eyes as well as to the doctor and assistants, as the laser light should not be viewed without protective glasses. Your mouth will be propped open as the dentist works with the laser to treat the problem. During the procedure, you won’t feel any vibrations,sound or discomfort as you experience from the traditional drilling procedures. Bleeding from the site gets wiped away. Your mouth will be propped open as the dentist works with the laser to treat your issues.

Procedures that are carried out using laser in our center

  • Gingivectomy- excising the over grown gum due to infection or gum shaping.
  • Frenectomy
  • Treating gum disease.
  • Removing gum inflammation.
  • Crown lengthening , a procedure done when there is insufficient crown hight while providing crown or bridge over a Root canal treated teeth , vital teeth or badly broken teeth.
  • Biopsies.
  • Operculectomy-removal of the tissue/flap overlying or that covering the erupting teeth
  • Exposing the impacted wisdom teeth.

Post operative outcomes of procedures done under Laser

Laser causes far less bleeding than a scalpel,So there wont be any post operative bleeding.You won’t have an open wound.While you should still take care to follow cleaning and maintain good oral hygiene. You also won’t typically experience the pain and discomfort associated with the traditional scalpel surgery because your post-operative irritation is likely to be minor.

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