Laser Dentistry is a broad field in dentistry that targets a number of dental problems with lasers.
It a relatively recent field with a promising future. Laser Dentistry is ideal for patients who have issues with the pain and more invasive alternatives in dentistry.
While it is highly effective give and the FDA approves it for various treatments, it’s array of applications is still small.
What Is Laser Dentistry
It is a special field that relies on the use of lasers to reshape, drill, or treat numerous dental problems.
It’s a more comfortable option for treatment that is less painful than other traditional treatments.
What Does it Treat
Laser Dentistry has a significant place in various parts of dentistry. From aesthetic to therapeutic dentistry. It has a lot of unique benefits and uses.
Aesthetic Laser Dentistry
Laser Dentistry is an essential part of aesthetic dentistry all together. Here’s the many applications of laser dentistry for aesthetic purposes:
1- Gingival Esthetics
Laser dentistry has the ability to correct gummy smiles. At Dentakay we use lasers to reshape the gums into a more aesthetically pleasing shape.
2- Teeth Whitening
At Dentakay we also use lasers to accelerate the teeth whitening process. The laser activates the bleaching agents in the product and shortens treatment time with better results.
3- Crown Lengthening
We use laser dentistry at Dentakay to file down teeth. Particularly before crown placement where it’s necessary to reshape the teeth for better fitting.
Therapeutic Laser Dentistry
Therapeutic laser dentistry consists of use of lasers for therapeutic purposes. These include several situations such as:
1- Detection Of Cavities
Laser dentistry and the use of laser is highly effective in detecting cavities. Even cavities in their early stages.
2- Dental Fillings
Laser dentistry can make the removal of cavities painless and effortless. With lasers, bacterial cavities can be easily and permanent removed without the need for drilling or local anesthesia.
3- Tooth Sensitivity
Teeth sensitivity is a phenomenon where teeth can’t hand cold or hot. Laser dentistry can treat tooth sensitivity by sealing tubules found the tooth’s root to treat sensitivity.
Types Of Lasers In Laser Dentistry
There are two major types of the treatment, you have soft tissue lasers and hard tissues lasers.
Hard tissues lasers are lasers that can alter hard tissues. These include altering the shape of teeth, repairing dental fillings, and cutting through teeth.
On the other hand, you have soft tissue lasers. These are perfect for treating gum deformities, stimulates tissue growth, close exposed nerve endings, prevent bleeding, treat cavities, and kill bacteria.
Benefits Of Laser Dentistry
- With soft tissue lasers you don’t need to use sutures
- Stops bleeding by closing open vessels through stimulating clotting
- No need for anesthesia in most laser dentistry procedures
- Higher precision and inflicts less damage to neighbour tissue
Shortcomings
- Lasers can easily work with many types of lasers. But if you have metal fillings then this treatment is out of question.
- They don’t really work for everyone and every case. Your doctor will let you know if you qualify for it or not.
