One of the advances in dental technology is the use of laser equipment for the efficient and precise performance of dental procedures. The use of lasers gives dentists the ability to manage the power output and exposure to the structure of the teeth and gums. Laser technology avoids damaging the nearby tissues of a certain problem due to its more concentrated output. In the hands of qualified dental professionals, laser technology makes procedures safer and more comfortable.
The application of laser equipment and dentistry is quickly becoming the tool of choice for most dentists and patients. The benefits of using laser technology include:
1) Some dental procedures may no longer require anesthesia
2) Dental soft tissue lasers may not require points
3) Minimizes bacterial infection due to the sterilization involved in lasers
4) Faster healing of wounds and tissues.
5) Minimizes bleeding as the laser helps blood coagulate
6) Early detection of cavities
7) More efficient dental filling procedures without the use of dental drill and by killing bacteria in the surrounding cavity
8) Tubules that cause tooth sensitivity can be remedied by sealing them with dental lasers
9) Easy reshaping of bone and gum tissue in crown lengthening procedures to create a better base for restorations. In addition, cosmetic dental laser reshaping procedures expose healthy tooth structure and improve the appearance of teeth.
10) Laser frenectomy helps children and infants with limited tongue movement, such as tongue tie and other speech impediments.
11) Effective and painless removal of epulis or soft tissue folds caused by loose or tight dentures
12) Dental laser technology is also evident in optical coherence tomography which allows dentists to see in real time what is inside the tooth or gums.
13) The laser is used to regenerate damaged blood vessels, scars and nerves in a procedure called photobiomodulation.
14) The whitening process in teeth whitening can be done faster with low intensity soft tissue laser procedures
15) Benign tumors on the palate, cheeks, lips, and gums can be painlessly removed with dental lasers that may not need sutures afterwards.
16) The healing time of cold sores is also speeded up plus the benefits of pain reduction.
17) Treatment of sleep apnea by laser-assisted uvula palatoplasty that consists of reshaping the throat to correct respiratory problems
18) Reduces Inflammation and Pain Caused by the Temporomandibular Jaw Joint
The application of dental laser technology continues to grow and improve. These laser procedures may not have been used by most dental professionals at this time, perhaps due to cost. However, this will be available to most dentists and the income that can be generated from cosmetic dental procedures is limitless.