Laser dentistry is a highly proficient substitute to painful and noisy drilling procedures. They can be used to perform a variety of procedures such as cavity removal, tooth restoration and periodontal surgery. They can effectively reshape gums, remove excess or affected gum tissue in cases of gum disease and also removes bacteria from between diseased gums and teeth. We at DRPDC use the Biolase Dental Laser system from USA.
Biolase DIODE DENTAL LASER
Dental Laser enables us to do many procedures and are perfect for kids and adults. The whining sounds and vibrations previously associated with the dental drill are eliminated.
Advantages of Laser Dentistry
There are now many areas of dental care that are enjoying the benefits of laser dentistry:
- Placement of tiny invisible fillings.
- No whining sound
- Decreased post operative sensitivity.
- Better for kids and adults.
- Exceptional, high-tech dental experience.
- Very less or no anesthesia
- Negligible bleeding
- Reduced postoperative infection/discomfort
- Less tendency of infection
- Reduced time in dentist's office
- No absorption of harmful chemicals
- Faster healing
- Preservation of tooth structure
- An additional sterilized environment (dental laser kills bacteria)
- For the treatment of canker sore and herpes lesions, the laser can truly decrease the pain experienced by these sores.
Uses for Lasers in Dentistry
There are a variety of uses for lasers in the field of dentistry. Lasers can be used for cavity removal, teeth whitening and to harden bonding materials used in fillings. In addition, lasers are used in periodontal care.
Lasers are used for:
- Laser Teeth Whitening
- Laser Depigmentation
- Fillings
- Sensitive Teeth and Fluoride Treatments
- Root canal treatment
- Smile design/ gum reshaping
- Gum lift
- Crown lengthening
- Frenectomies and tongue ties
- Cavity detectionl
- Periodontal, or gum related care
- Gumline contouring
- Soft tissue procedures.
- Curing of restorative materials
- Lip Repositioning
Laser Depigmentation
Melanin hyper-pigmentation, or "dark gums", can cause an undesirable appearance to otherwise healthy, pink gums. With the help of dental laser technology, we can painlessly and precisely remove these problem areas. Laser treatment of dark gums can be done in one office visit and with very quick healing time.
Sensitive Teeth and Fluoride Treatments
Lasers help people who suffer from sensitive teeth.
When it is combined with a fluoride treatment, dental lasers can reduce sensitivity which can last upto 12 months.
Minor surgery
Surgery using lasers can be done to remove swellings 
and soft and hard tissue growths in and around the mouth. It can be performed swiftly and easily.
Frenectomies and tongue ties
The usual surgery to release frenum is quite disturbing, painful and can take a long time to heal. With dental lasers we precisely and painlessly remove the tissue. There is no post operative bleeding and does not require any sutures.
Tongue before tongue tie therapy
Lingual frenum before tongue tie therapy
Tongue after tongue tie therapy
Lingual frenum after tongue tie therapy
Crown lengthening
Crown lengthening is performed around teeth that are broken or have been filled below the gum line and now require treatment with a crown. This is required to clean and bond the crown to healthy tooth structure. Formerly, this procedure was performed and needed six to eight weeks of healing before crown preparation. Now with the advent of dental lasers crown lengthening and crown preparation can be performed at the same visit, saving both time and money.