Laser Dentistry Advancements
The evolution of dental laser technology has transformed modern dentistry, offering a variety of treatments for different dental issues. Dental lasers are now indispensable for procedures like treating tooth decay, managing periodontal disease, performing biopsies, removing oral lesions, curing restorative materials, and activating teeth whitening systems.
A major advantage of dental lasers is their ability to combine laser energy with water and air, enabling safe cutting and shaping of both soft and hard tissues in the mouth. By stimulating water molecules in the tooth, lasers allow for precise cutting without the need for direct contact, heat, vibration, or pressure. This not only reduces discomfort for patients during procedures but also decreases the need for dental anesthesia. Moreover, dental lasers help ease anxiety in nervous patients, reduce post-operative bleeding and swelling, and preserve healthy tooth structure during decay removal.
Nevertheless, it is important to understand that dental lasers may not be suitable for every dental procedure.
