Dental lasers are a medical technology that emits a beam of concentrated light. When used for surgical and periodontal procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument. The procedures performed with dental lasers are minimally invasive and preferable to conventional surgery.
Lasers in Dentistry - Minimally Invasive Procedures
Lasers in dentistry allow for many procedures to be performed with no noise, minimal pain, less bleeding, faster recovery times, and fewer appointments.
Benefits of Laser Dentistry:
- Reduced heat and vibration
- Little or no need for anesthetic
- Minimal bleeding
- Faster treatment time
- Increased retention of implants
- Less damage to healthy tissues
- Minimal swelling and discomfort
- Fewer infections or complications
Laser Dentistry Treatments:
- Remove areas of tooth decay
- Reshape gum tissue
- Biopsy or remove soft tissue lesions and ulcers
- Place dental implants
- Eliminate infection in gum tissue
- Fuse tissues
- Perform frenectomies (such as correction of ankyloglossia)
- Perform oral surgery and extractions