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LASER SURGERY IN DENTISTRY
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Laser surgery in dentistry represents a modern and minimally invasive alternative to traditional instruments (such as scalpels or drills), and can be used on both soft tissues (gums) and hard tissues (teeth and bone).
The laser is used in various dental fields for specific procedures:
- Periodontology: it is used to eliminate bacteria and vaporize infected tissue inside gum pockets.
- Soft tissue surgery: ideal for frenectomies, gingivectomies, and removal of small lesions (such as canker sores or herpes) with minimal bleeding.
- Conservative dentistry: can be used to treat cavities, vaporizing decayed tissue without the typical vibrations of the drill.
- Endodontics: used to deeply decontaminate root canals during root canal treatments.
- Whitening: accelerates the action of whitening gels for faster results.
Advantages over traditional surgery
The use of lasers offers significant benefits for patient comfort:
- Pain reduction: often does not require anesthesia or requires only minimal amounts.
- Rapid healing: the laser cauterizes blood vessels while cutting, almost completely eliminating bleeding and the need for stitches.
- Antibacterial action: has a high decontaminating power, drastically reducing the risk of post-operative infections.
- Less anxiety: the absence of noise and mechanical vibrations makes it ideal for dental-phobic patients or children.
Common types of lasers
There are different types of devices, each with specific indications:
- Diode laser: excellent for soft tissue surgery and bacterial decontamination.
- Neodymium laser (Nd:YAG): very effective in the treatment of deep periodontitis.
- Erbium laser (Er:YAG): specific for hard tissues, used for cavity treatment and bone surgery.