Laser is used in the following treatments in dentistry.
Laser is used to remove diseased tissues within the gum.
Sagging, asymmetrical, swollen gums are treated with laser. Additionally, laser is used to adapt gums to new prosthetics before laminate, empress, or zirconium dental veneers are applied.
Laser is used in the treatment of gums that have darkened, even to a black color, due to pigmentation.
Infected tissues within the tooth canals are cleaned with laser in root canal treatments.
In implant surgeries, holes are opened in the gums with laser before implants are placed. This reduces the duration of the operation and eliminates the need for stitches.
Laser is used in in-office whitening procedures.
The treatment of aphthous ulcers in the mouth can be done with laser.
Laser is effective in reducing tooth sensitivity caused by hot-cold foods.
Laser is used in the healing process of wounds after surgical operations, tooth extractions, and implant applications.