The use of laser light in medicine has a long history. It has a beneficial effect on the healing process and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Laser treatment makes procedures faster and less painful.
Laser intervention can be used in several areas.
Additional treatment for periodontal diseases :
- Treatment of inflamed tissues after calculus removal
- Haemostasis
Root management:
- Complete disinfection of the root canal
- Can also reach deep into hard-to-reach root canals
- Anti-inflammatory action
- Treatment of lesions around the root tip, inflammation
Oral surgery:
- Minimal damage to surrounding tissue
- Rapid recovery
- Minimal bleeding
- Minor pain after surgery
- Painless, no anaesthesia needed in many cases
Teeth whitening:
- Activating the whitening agent
- Treatment duration is reduced
- More shades can result in whiter teeth
The laser light triggers several biochemical processes in cells that are difficult to initiate over a long period of time. As a result, swelling and inflammation are reduced and wound healing is accelerated. The surgical scars will look significantly better. The collective effect of all this is a major improvement in the patient’s well-being.