Laser therapy is currently widely used in the medical field due to its beneficial therapeutic effects.
A laser is a small beam of intensely focused light. Soft-tissue lasers are ideal for procedures that involve cutting or contouring oral soft tissues. Laser therapy allows for precise control during soft tissue treatment. Additionally, lasers can perform several functions.
As a clinical tool, diode lasers offer many clinical treatment possibilities. They can create precision cuts in gingiva and other soft tissues while also eliminating bleeding at the site and lessening the healing time for the patient.
Soft tissue is used for:
•Gingivectomies and periodontal treatments
Using laser therapy is a proper way to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.
•Tooth decay
Lasers are used to eliminate decay within a tooth. And prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling.
•Teeth whitening
Laser treatment is an excellent choice if you want to speed up the bleaching process during teeth-whitening sessions.
•Ablating and removing aphthous ulcers
The recurrent aphthous ulcer is a common oral ulcerative condition. Laser therapy decrease or remove the pain and inflammation with normal wound healing.
•Treating cold sores
Lasers can minimize the healing period and lessen pain from cold sores.
•Removing soft tissue lesions
Lasers can eradicate soft tissue folds from ill-fitting dentures without any pain.
•Soft tissue incisions
The laser treatment has the ability to vaporize soft tissues with slight bleeding, pain, swelling, or wound contraction.
•Crown lengthening
This procedure reshapes both gum tissue and bone for healthier tooth structure, which assists place restorations on the teeth.
•Gingival(gum) contouring
Laser treatment is used to make precise cuts to the gumline rather than using scalpels and other surgical instruments of the past. These lasers are able to clear away unwanted tissue.
“Advantages of laser therapy”
•The dental pulp wouldn’t injure
•No stitches are required due to hemostasis which can be particularly advantageous for pediatric or special needs patients
• A dental laser provides wonderful hemostasis
•Soft tissue removal is exact and predictable
•The patient will need a minimal local anesthetic
•Diode lasers are safe for use around dental implants
•Procedure will not harm dental hard tissue
•Faster recovery from standard procedures
