Dental Laser Treatment
Dental Laser Treatment & Surgery
Research suggests that the use of lasers as an adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) may improve the effectiveness of this procedure. Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical therapy used to treat periodontal diseases. In addition, when the lasers are used properly during periodontal therapy there can be less bleeding, swelling and discomfort to the patient during surgery.
Dental Laser Surgery at Dr. Zurange's Advanced Dental Clinic & Oral Surgical Center at Wanowrie Pune
FAQs
Why Lasers are used during Dental Surgery?
Mostly because of following benefits:
- May cause less pain in some instances, so reduces the need for anesthesia.
- May reduce anxiety in patients uncomfortable with the use of the dental drill.
- Minimize bleeding and swelling during soft tissue treatments.
- May preserve more healthy tooth during cavity removal.
For which treatments Lasers are used?
Lasers are used for:
- Tooth Decay: Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling. Lasers are also used to "cure" or harden a filling.
- Gum Disease: Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.
- Biopsy or Lesion Removal: Lasers can be used to remove a small piece of tissue (called a biopsy) so that it can be examined for cancer. Lasers are also used to remove lesions in the mouth and relieve the pain.
- Teeth Whitening: Lasers are used to speed up in-office teeth whitening procedures. A peroxide bleaching solution, applied to the tooth surface, is ''activated" by laser energy, which speeds up of the whitening process.