Dental laser treatment is fast becoming popular due to its painless and fast healing procedures. During laser treatment, both the patient and dentist have to wear special goggles to protect the eyes.Dental laser treatment can be used to heal most dental problems. In cases where it cannot completely heal the problem all by itself, it can assist the traditional treatment and lessen the pain involved.
Some dental and oral problems where laser can prove to be helpful are discussed below:
Periodontitis
Due to its sterilizing effect, laser can be used to treat periodontitis without surgery. After removing plaque and deposits, a thin laser beam is directed into the bacteria infected periodontal area and it kills the aggressive periodontosis germs and assists recovery. Also, laser can ease pain during interdental cleaning.
Oral Sores and Ulcers
Painful oral blisters and ulcers can be treated with lasers to relieve the pain and heal them.
Labial Frenulum/Gingival Tissue
Lasers are useful in removing labial frenulum or gingival growths without surgery and bleeding. This is especially useful for children as it is completely painless.
Root Canal Treatment
Laser beam is directed into the infected root canal and it sterilizes the root of the bacteria, thus making the process faster.
Sensitive Tooth Necks
Usually only in one sitting, Laser treatment can provide lasting relief in this common dental problem.
Making Crown And Bridgework
During a dental restoration, the area between the tooth and the crown is very important. A precise impression has to be taken to provide the exact fit. Laser is used to treat the surrounding gums before making the impression.
Dental Implants
Laser is useful in conducting dental implants as it reduces the scope of further painful surgery after the implant. In case of periimplantitis (bony infection around an implant) too, laser proves to be useful.
Clotting Disorders
Dental Laser Treatment is especially useful in the cases of patients with blood clotting disorders like hemophilia or those who need anticoagulant medications, as there is no risk of bleeding while doing the required dental treatment.
One of the few areas in dental treatment where laser is still not useful is that it has not been able to replace the dentist’s drill. Otherwise, dental laser treatment can solve and assist in most dental problems.