Lasers in Dentistry – Minimally Invasive Procedures
Lasers in dentistry allow for many dental procedures to be performed with no noise, minimal pain, faster recovery times, and often fewer appointments. All lasers work by delivering energy in the form of light.
At Lakeville Dental, we use a diode laser to perform many dental procedures with less noise, little to no pain, and fewer appointments. When used for surgical and dental procedures, the laser acts as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue to cut soft tissue and bone with greater accuracy and precision. Whereas drills can create loud noises, vibration and friction, a laser typically does not touch the surface, which lowers the need for local anesthesia, lowers the risk of infection, and reduces post-operative swelling.
Benefits of Diode Lasers :
Reduced heat and vibration
Little or no need for anesthetic
Minimal bleeding
Faster treatment time
Increased rate of retention of implants
Reduced damage to healthy tissues
Minimal post-operative swelling and discomfort
Fewer infections or post-operative complications
Functions of Diode Lasers:
Remove areas of tooth decay
Reshape gum tissue
Eliminate infection in gum tissue pockets
Place dental implants and increase their rate of retention
Biopsy or remove soft tissue lesions and ulcers
Fuse tissues
Perform frenectomies (such as correction of ankyloglossia)