Laser Dentistry
Laser has wide applications in dentistry. LASER stands for “light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation.” The instrument creates light energy in a very narrow and focused beam. This laser light produces a reaction when it hits tissue, allowing it to remove or shape the tissue.
Laser can be used for treatment for hard and soft tissue treatments
Soft tissue treatments include
· Reshaping gum
· Crown lengthening
· Excising soft tissue overgrowth
Hard tissue treatment
· Disinfecting cavity after cavity preparations
· Laser assisted disinfection after root canal shaping and cleaning
Laser offers benefits on less bleeding during procedure, faster tissue healing, sterilising the wound and has less damaging effects on adjacent area.
