The dental laser is a really effective method to treat gingival (gum), and the more advanced periodontal disease. These diseases are an infection of the supporting tissues and bone that hold the tooth in place. There can be many causes for this: poor oral health, genetic bad luck, chronic illnesses such as diabetes, smoking, and certain medicines.
A traditional treatment for periodontal disease is called scaling and root planing. This is a method that cleans the surfaces of teeth and their roots, which may be exposed due to gum recession.
Treatment with a dental laser is a much more tissue-preserving and regenerative process. At EGO Dental, one of our dental team members will use the laser to access any infected gum ‘pockets’ to kill the infected tissue and bacteria. Once the infected tissue is removed and the root is exposed, the calculus can be removed with an ultrasonic root cleaner.
5 reasons to choose a dental laser for gum disease treatment:
- Limits bleeding
- Reduced healing time
- A minimally invasive approach
- Preserves healthy tooth structure
- Minimises risk of bacterial infection
Phases of treatment
When treating periodontal disease, your dentist will guide you through three phases of treatment. These include:
- Phase I: The etiological phase
- Phase II: The surgical phase
- Phase III: The maintenance phase
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Dental Laser – Q & A
What is a dental laser and how does it work?
A dental laser is an instrument that produces a very narrow, intense beam of light energy. When laser light comes in contact with tissue, it causes a reaction. The beam of light produced by the laser has the ability to remove, vaporise, or shape soft tissues (gums, cheeks and tongue) or hard tissues (removal of decay).
Is this treatment suitable for everyone?
This treatment is not suitable for all patients. Suitability can only be determined following a full clinical assessment by a qualified dental professional.
Is this treatment carried out on its own or alongside other gum treatments?
Where clinically appropriate, this treatment is provided as part of a comprehensive care plan and may be used alongside a full dental assessment and conventional gum treatment, rather than as a standalone procedure.
Is it painless?
Laser dentistry is wonderful because in many cases it will actually decrease any pain of a procedure and also reduce the need for you to require anaesthesia – no needles or injections. While no treatment is always painless, the laser may reduce the need for postoperative pain medication and may reduce swelling and bleeding.
Is laser safe within dentistry?
Lasers have been used in dentistry since the 1990s. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that lasers provide safe and effective treatment for a wide range of applications, and as long as they are used by experts like those at EGO Dental, they are at least as safe as other dental instruments.
Our clinic has professional Dental laser experts who are experienced in their fields and conduct laser treatments in accordance with accepted clinical practices and standards.
We use a dental laser in our day-to-day dental treatments.
If you are not comfortable with the process or have any queries, please feel free to discuss it with our laser experts, and they will explain everything in detail until you are satisfied.
Are any precautions necessary?
Yes. You will be asked to wear special eyeglasses to protect your eyes from the laser light beam.
What about bleeding?
Use of a laser means that there is less blood during soft tissue procedures than there would be with more traditional treatments.
How is laser beneficial in dentistry?
There are a lot of benefits to the laser treatments we offer at our dental clinic and practice:
- Post treatment – most of the time, the pain is less
- Versatile dental tools
- Minimally invasive surgery device
- Allows shorter treatment time
- Allows you to heal faster
- Reduces infection risks
- Laser treatments are cutting edge and precise
- Laser treatment can remove bacteria and symptoms more quickly and effectively than traditional treatments
- It can control bleeding during surgery
- Laser causes less loss of blood as compared to other dental therapies
What laser do we use?
We use a UK-made medical Diode laser from QLaze.
Specification:
- Medium GaAlAs Laser Diode Class IV
- Wavelength: 810 +- 10 nm (nanometres) also available in 980nm
- Output Power: 0.1-5 watts
- Operation: Continuous wave or pulsed at 10, 20, 50Hz & adjustable up to 20000 Hz
- Pulse Width: 50ms, 30ms, 10ms & custom
- Fibre Optic: FC 200-400um single file multi-mode
- Aiming Beam: 650 nm red Diode laser 2 mW max – adjustable
- Sterilisation: Handpiece (single use)
- Input Power: AC 100 to 240v, 1 amp 47-63Hz, DC 5.1v 5 amp
- Laser category: MD1104 GMDN 60340
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British Institute Of Laser Dentistry – BILD
EGO Dental Clinic is an active member of British institute of laser dentistry since 2014.
