Laser periodontal treatment is one of the great inventions in the field of dental surgery. It has replaced the traditional scalpel, suture gum surgery, and due to many of its advantages and minimum discomforts, many dental medical professionals recommend patients to go for laser treatment. Those who are new to this latest medical development can get a fair idea of this treatment from the following information.
Periodontal Disease And Role Of Laser In Resolving It
A Periodontal disease is a condition of tooth loss that is mainly caused due to plaque formation. The bacterial infection causes formation of periodontal pockets in between the gums and tooth, thereby destroying the supporting bone structure, thus leading to tooth loss. This condition usually needs suture and surgery. However, with the laser periodontal treatment, it has become easier to treat this type of condition.
Generally, periodontal laser therapy involves the following process:-
• Initially, the doctor probes the depth of the excessively deep pockets.
• The patient is given a local anesthetic and light sedation in order to avoid any discomfort during the process.
• With the help of a tiny laser fiber, the diseased tissue is removed and the pockets are opened for access.
• By using special hand instruments and ultrasonic scaler, the surgeon tries to remove tartar from the surface root.
• By using laser, the infection is removed and the pockets are sealed by compressing the tissue against the root surface.
• In order not to disturb the healing process, the bite is adjusted.
• Finally, the healing process occurs.
How Is A Laser Periodontal Treatment Better Than The Traditional Surgeries?
• As compared to regular surgeries, laser therapy is very easy, as it does not involve any suturing or cutting.
• The discomfort during and after the surgery is very less as compared to standard surgeries.
• It takes only one session of 2 hours for a laser surgery, whereas traditional treatment involves four one-hour sessions.
• The rate of stability is high and results are long lasting in case of laser treatments whereas only a mere percentage of people are reported to be stable after regular surgeries.
• The recovery is fast in laser surgeries, usually within 24 hours, and soft diets are recommended only for a day or two. Whereas, in other surgeries, a patient experiences more swelling and pain and he is restricted to liquid diets for more than two to four weeks.
• Laser periodontal treatment is safe when it comes to patients with the complaints of hemophilia or diabetes.
If you want to know more about laser periodontal surgery, the doctor can help you out by explaining it through complimentary consultations and videos. Once you decide to go in for surgery, a comprehensive examination of your case will be done and you will be provided with a proper laser periodontal treatment.