Dental laser
Has the dental laser become an indispensable support to traditional dental techniques today?
Through years of using the dental laser in everyday dental practice and achieving exceptional results, we have convinced our patients of the significance of this device.
Where do we successfully use the laser?
- Treatment of periodontal disease
- Root canal treatment (canal sterilization - endodontics)
- Therapy for periodontal pockets
- Frenulum incision
- Wisdom tooth circumcision
- Laser teeth whitening
The most common uses of the dental laser
The majority of dental treatments where we have used the laser are in the treatment of periodontal disease, as patients most commonly refer to it.
1. Laser Gum Surgery
Laser Periodontal Surgery
What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is a condition that leads to bone loss, resulting in teeth loosening, migration, and eventually falling out.
How to Diagnose It Early?
Some early symptoms of periodontal disease include:
- Swollen and red gums
- Bleeding gums (especially when brushing)
- Gum recession, making the teeth appear longer
- Bad breath
How is Laser Periodontal Surgery Performed?
The laser treatment for periodontal disease involves removing the infectious content from the gums and performing curettage of the periodontal pocket.
Advantages of Laser Surgery
Unlike traditional flap surgery, which was the only solution for periodontal disease until recently, the laser completely removes necrotic infectious tissue.
- Rapid effects
- No swelling or scarring
- Faster healing
- Significantly less postoperative pain compared to flap surgery
How Will You Feel During Laser Treatment?
- The procedure is painless and completely safe.
- Pregnant women and chronic patients can also undergo the treatment.
- It is performed under local anesthesia, just like during a dental filling, so the patient feels no discomfort.
How Will You Feel After Surgery?
Patients notice the withdrawal of periodontal symptoms the day after laser treatment. There is no bleeding from the gums, the gums are no longer swollen, and there is no bad breath.
Post-Operative Care
Proper and regular oral hygiene maintenance is all that is needed.
2. Laser Frenectomy
What is a Frenulum?
The frenulum is a small fold of tissue that connects the upper or lower lip to the gums. It can often be too pronounced or too short in children, which can lead to speech defects, improper jaw growth and development, large gaps between the front teeth, and even periodontal disease, thus necessitating its removal.
Every child who needs a frenulum removed experiences significant fear of the procedure.
Advantages of Laser Frenectomy
Removing the frenulum with a laser, rather than through traditional surgical frenectomy involving cutting and suturing, has significantly reduced fear.
Explaining to young patients that there is no knife, no bleeding, and no suturing helps gain their trust, and the procedure is completed without complications.
How Does the Child Feel During the Procedure?
The procedure lasts about 15 minutes and is completely painless.
Post-Operative Care
After the procedure, patients are advised to eat cold, soft foods and can return to their normal habits the next day.
3. Laser Pocket Treatment
What is a Pocket?
A pocket is an empty space between the tooth and the gum. It occurs when bacteria from dental plaque, i.e., deposits on the teeth, adversely affect the gums and the bone that holds the tooth. Over time, the bone recedes, and the pocket deepens.
Why is Laser Pocket Treatment Performed?
If the laser pocket treatment is not performed in time, it can lead to the development of periodontal disease.
How Does the Patient Feel During the Procedure?
Like all laser procedures, it is painless and completely safe.
