Laser Dentistry

Laser Dentistry

Lasers have found various applications in Dentistry and are now becoming an integral part of every dental operatory. Uses of lasers in dentistry include:

• Hard tissue lasers can be used to remove dental decay in teeth for restoration
• Correction of Gummy Smile
• Soft tissue lasers are used for periodontal surgery such as Crown Lengthening.
• Tooth Bleaching
• Biopsy or lesion removal

Advantages of Lasers:

• Lasers apparently cause less pain
• Due to less trauma to the surrounding tissues there will be less bleeding
• Since there is hardly any sound produced by the laser the patients will have less anxiety compared to the traditional drill
• Less trauma to the surrounding tissue also means the health of those tissues will be maintained better.

Disadvantages of Laser:

• Even if Lasers are used, a dental drill may be needed to finish the shape of the cavity
• Lasers cannot be used for a previously filled tooth
• Lasers cannot be used to prepare teeth for crown and bridges, also to fill decay present between two teeth.
• Lasers are very expensive. They may cost upto $50000 while a traditional drill costs about $500