People who fear the dentist’s drill now have the option of getting their teeth fixed using a near pain-less procedure. Dental lasers deliver quick pulses of heat energy to the treatment area. Lasers help dentists conserve as much bone and teeth as possible without damaging the surrounding tissues and structures. They remove the cavities without the pressure and vibration and sound of the dental drill. Also, patients require little or no anesthesia for most dental procedures.

In recent research conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles, only three in 1,300 patients requested local anesthesia for laser treatment. Extensive pre-clinical and clinical studies have shown good overall performance and safety, better patient comfort and satisfaction when compared with the traditional high-speed drill.

There are several advantages to using a laser. One, the procedures are performed using soft tissue. Dental lasers may not require stitches. Little or no anesthesia is needed for most procedures. There is minimal blooding as the high-energy light beam aids in clotting. The beam also sterilizes the area being worked on, lowering risk of bacterial infection. The precision lowers damage to the surrounding tissue, with patients reporting faster wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Article by Dr Ashish Kakar, Orthodontist, Clinic in Gr Kailash – II, New Delhi Courtesy: www.hindustantimes.com