ITS Dental Hospital
ITS Dental Hospital
Greater Noida

WHY LASER ?

LASER therapy in dental treatment is a technological advancement that uses focused light. Unlike most light sources, light from a LASER (which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is tuned to specific wavelengths for a procedure. This allows it to be focused into powerful beams that have point precise. 

The most common types of lasers found in the dental office fall into three categories of use, depending on the area of treatment.


1. Hard tissue (teeth)
2. Soft tissue (gums)
3. Aesthetic dentistry procedures such as curing of tooth-colored filling
materials and tooth whitening.

ADVANTAGES OF LASER

It is currently a cutting edge treatment modality that has the following advantages as compared to the conventional treatment:

  • Reduces patient anxiety towards the dental procedure
  • Painless procedure
  • Bloodless procedure
  • Uneventful healing
  • No sutures required
  • Reduced chances of post procedure swelling
  • Precision leads to minimal trauma to the adjoining tissue
  • Reduces chances of post procedure impairment of normal functions
  • Possesses disinfectant properties that aids in sterilization of the infected area
  • Helps in pain control and enhancement of tissue repair
  • Adds immensely to patients comfort

ARE LASERS NEW TO DENTISTRY ?

Shortly after their invention in the early 1960s, lasers were used experimentally on teeth and gums, followed by use in dentistry to treat periodontal (gum) disease and perform oral surgery. In 1997, however, the FDA approved the use of a new laser that treats tooth decay, calling it “medicine for the 21st century.” Today lasers are being used by dentists all over the world to the great satisfaction of their patients.

ARE LASERS SAFE ?

In the hands of a skilled, specially trained dentist, lasers are considered safe. Because dental lasers are low-powered, they are appropriate for treating the delicate tissues of the mouth. In addition, the controlled heat and light of the laser destroys many bacteria and viruses found in the mouth.

DOES LASER TREATMENT TAKE LESS TIME ?

Yes. Without the time required to administer anesthetic and wait for it to take effect, routine fillings can usually be performed faster. For cosmetic procedures, tooth-colored fillings, inlays, onlays and sealants can be hardened in about one quarter of the time required by
conventional means. Laser whitening can be achieved in hours instead of days or weeks.
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