Lasers in Dental Surgery

Lasers in Dental Surgery

Lasers used in our Dental Practice as our philosophy and commitment of using the latest technologies which are useful for the patients. Laser equipments carry the laser power to the handpiece through fiberoptic cables and is emitted through the tip of the instrument enabling the dental microsurgical procedures. It offers treatment that are very effective, faster, precise and comfortable for the patients.

Laser has various benefits to the patients over the conventional surgical procedures especially in Periodontal Microsurgeries, Root Canal treatments and Cosmetic Dental procedures. In our practice We use the latest BIOLASE Diode Laser which has got the highest safety standards prescribed by FDA (USA) .

Laser has many advantages over the conventional procedures. To list a few :

1. No more needles! For routine appointments or surgery, the need for anesthesia may be reduced or even eliminated
2. Less bleeding during and after the procedures
3. Reduced risk of infection.
4. Decreased Sensitivity.
5. Less time in dental chair.
6. Less post-treatment discomfort, pain and swelling.
7. Faster healing.
8. Less need for sutures
9. Safe on patients taking anticoagulants like Aspirin , Clopilet which need not be stopped prior to the laser procedures.
10.Less damage to the surrounding tissues

Lasers used for the following Soft Tissue Procedures

Periodontal Procedures

  • Curettage and Sulcular debridement
  • Gummy Smile correction
  • Gingivoplasty
  • Gingivectomy
  • Exposure of unerupted teeth
  • Implant exposure
  • Frenectomy and Operculectomy
  • Soft tissue crown lengthening
  • Depigmentation of Dark Gums
  • Biopsies

Endodontic procedures:

  • Pulpotomy
  • Pulp extirpation
  • Root canal debridement and cleaning
  • Root canal preparation and canal sterilization

Laser Equipment for Dental Surgery

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Laser Crown Lengthening and Depigmentation- smile Designing

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Laser Depigmentation of Gums – Case 1

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Laser Depigmentation of Gums – Case 2

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Laser Gum treatment followed by Metal free Ceramic Crowns

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