Laser Dentistry- a better way of Dental Treatment

A Laser (Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is an instrument that produces intense narrow beam of light. This intense light when comes in contact with the tissue it causes a reaction and so it is used for tissue repair. Laser has the unique ability to sterilize and coagulate blood vessels at the same time. This will help preventing infection.
In dentistry, Laser is used as a cutting instrument or tissue vaporizer. Besides these, Laser is used for a wide range of dental treatments kerala. Since 1990 Laser techniques have been used in most of the surgical procedures in dentistry. The Laser dentistry in Kerala is in the expanding stage. Laser Dentistry Service in Kerala has incorporated laser techniques in dental treatment procedures.
Uses of Lasers in Dentistry:
· Root canal infections can be treated using Lasers
· Accelerates the tooth whitening procedures.
· In the removal of muscle attachment that limits proper movements.
· Helps in exposing partially erupted wisdom tooth.
· Used in crown reshaping procedures for removing or reshaping gum and bone tissue.
· In the treatment of gum disease.
· The discomfort due to canker or cold sores is removed.
Dental Laser is grouped into two:
According to experienced dentist in Kerala Laser treatment can be categorized in to two:
Hard Tissue Laser
This laser has a wavelength that can be easily absorbed by hydroxyapetite and water. They are used in cutting through root structure. Erbium YAG is a commonly used hard tissue laser.
Soft Tissue Laser
This type of lasers has a wavelength that makes them easily absorbable in water and hemoglobin. They are used as a component in periodontal treatment. They have the ability to kill bacteria and activate regrowth of tissue. Neodymium YAG is the commonly used Soft tissue Laser.
Procedure
Hard Tissue Procedures
Cavity Detector: Tooth decay is detected by studying the by-products produced by tooth decay.
Dental Filling: Hard tissue Laser is used for killing bacteria located in the cavity and thus helps in potentially leading long lasting tooth restoration
Tooth sensitivity: Hard tissue lasers are used to seal tubules that are responsible for hot and cold sensitivity.
Soft Tissue Procedures
Crown lengthening: Soft tissue lasers can provide strong foundation for the placement of restoration. They reshape gum tissue and bone tissue.
Gummy smile: This laser helps to reshape gum tissue and helps exposing good gummy smile.
Muscle attachment: Laser frenetomy helps to treat tongue tied children and also help to treat speech impediments.
Soft tissue fold: Soft tissue folds can be removed without pain using soft tissue laser.
Benefits
· Procedures using Soft tissue laser are suture free.
· Some procedures are free from anesthesia.
· Minimize bleeding
· Less damage to surrounding tissue.
· Faster heal
· Minimum bacterial infection.
Dental clinic Kerala is renowned for Laser Dentistry.
