Laser Applications

What Is Laser Treatment?

The word laser literally refers to a beam of monochromatic, coherent light carrying energy. In dentistry, the laser is a method that can be applied comfortably on both hard tissues (tooth enamel) and soft tissues.

Is laser treatment safe?

When the laser is applied according to the correct rules by specialist doctors trained in this field, it is 100% safe.

Areas of laser use in dentistry

• Soft tissue surgery

• Hard tissue surgery

• Tooth whitening

• Removal of tooth decay

• Canal sterilisation in root canal treatment

• Increasing the retention of dental fillings

• Surgical procedures on the jawbone and gums

• Gum contouring

• Aesthetic dental treatments

• Relief of tooth sensitivity

• Lightening of dark gum pigmentation

• Treatment of cold sores and aphthous ulcers

Advantages of laser treatment

• It simplifies the surgical stages of implant procedures and shortens treatment time.

• Because it does not cause vibration in hard tissues, it can be used for minor procedures without anaesthesia. This is a great advantage for fearful patients and children.

• Bloodless operations can be performed on soft tissues, and the healing time is quite short.

• In porcelain laminate veneer applications, it roughens the tooth surface and maximises the retention of the restoration.

• The laser acts selectively on decayed tissue, minimising the loss of tooth structure.

• Because the procedure can be carried out without touching the tissue, no pain occurs and the need for numbing may be eliminated.

• By providing 100% disinfection and sterilisation, it prevents re-infection and the formation of decay.

• The almost complete absence of bleeding in surgical procedures reduces the risk of complications, swelling and discomfort.

Disadvantages of laser treatment

• The working time may be slightly longer than with conventional hand instruments.

• It must never be applied to precancerous lesions (lesions with the potential to turn into cancer).

Is laser treatment expensive?

Because laser treatment requires special equipment, it may cost somewhat more than standard procedures.