Laser applications have been used in the medical field since the 60s. Until recently, laser energy was used only for teeth whitening and soft tissue operations in dentistry, but today it has become widely used.
With the new dental laser, which works with the principle of hydrokinetic energy obtained by combining atomized water sprays with laser energy, both hard tissue (tooth enamel - the hardest structure in the human body) and soft tissue (palate) operations can be easily performed. Some of these applications;
Cleaning of tooth decay, root canal treatments, dental fillings, all kinds of surgical procedures in the jawbone and gums, shaping of the gums, aesthetic dental treatments, eliminating the sensitivity of sensitive teeth, lightening the color of dark gums, herpes and aphtha treatments.
In addition, laser technology simplifies surgical procedure stages in implant treatment applications and saves time throughout the treatment. Laser applications can be preferred by patients of all ages who have fear of dentists, as it does not vibrate in hard tissue and does not require anesthesia in minor interventions. Again, its great advantages are that it can perform operations without bleeding in soft tissue and that recovery is very fast. It provides significant convenience especially in the treatment of pediatric patients.
Advantages of Laser
Aphthae and herpes, which have no precautions or treatments with classical methods, can be easily healed with laser. Similarly, fibromas (harmless pathological growths in the tissues) that occur in the mouth can be eliminated with laser in a single session without anesthesia. The patient does not feel any discomfort after the treatment and recovery is achieved in a very short time.
In surgical procedures performed with laser, there is almost no bleeding during the procedure. The swelling, complications and discomfort that may occur after every surgical procedure are eliminated and faster recovery can be achieved. Thus, the patient can easily continue his/her normal daily social life after the treatment and is not affected by negativities such as speaking and eating difficulties.
In patients with genetic hyperpigmentation (excessive purple coloration-cigarette stains) in their gums, this problem can be completely eliminated by laser peeling for 3 or 4 sessions. It can be done more successfully in a shorter time and extremely painlessly compared to classical surgical treatments.
Before porcelain laminates and empress crowns, which are among the aesthetic dentistry applications, are bonded, laser abrasion can be performed on the tooth surface without anesthesia and this procedure completely eliminates the risk of crowns falling off.
Since 100% disinfection and sterilization is provided in the areas where laser is used, the risk of re-infection and decay is eliminated.
Laser is used in the treatment of cysts that occur in the jawbone (in resection surgeries). These surgeries performed using laser are extremely atraumatic and patient complaints are minimized after the surgery. In addition, recurrence of cyst lesions in the same area is minimized.
Laser is also used as a supportive treatment in the treatment of periodontal (gum-related) inflammations, and treatment success increases thanks to the sterilization created by laser energy in the environment.
Laser energy increases success in root canal treatments as well as endodontics.
In patients with infection risks such as heart and diabetes, sterilizing the extraction cavity with laser energy after tooth extraction or using laser in the treatments to be performed eliminates the risk of infection that may occur due to the treatment in patients. The use of laser in pregnant women also eliminates many risks.
Of course, laser has not developed enough to perform all dental treatments on its own, but treatment success increases wherever laser can be used, pain during the procedure is minimized and bleeding is eliminated, and discomfort that may occur in the patient after treatment is minimized.
