1 / 8

Lasers in Dentistry

They are extremely focused light beams that can be used to alter or remove tissues in small amounts. Dentists use lasers in many different procedures inside of the mouth. Lasers can be used to remove overgrown tissues, whiten teeth, or reshape the gums

suvithaa2019
Download Presentation

Lasers in Dentistry

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Laser Dentistry

  2. Definition  Painless root canal may sound like an oxymoron, but new techniques are making it a reality for many dental patients. One such technique involves avoiding the root canal altogether by sealing the exposed nerve with newly developed adhesives. The bacteria cause an infection, which eventually kills the nerves.

  3. What can be done with laser dentistry?  Dentists use lasers in a variety of procedures involving the inside of the mouth, be it to remove overgrown tissue, to reshape the gums. Sometimes, laser dentistry is ideal for children who become anxious or afraid when having dental work done.

  4. Is laser treatment safe for teeth?  When laser light comes in contact with tissue, it causes a reaction. Yes, lasers have been used in dentistry since 1990. Lasers can be used as a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of dental procedures and are often used include with other dental instruments.

  5. Does it hurt?  Most patients find laser procedures remarkably comfortable, so comfortable in fact that in many cases no numbing is required. The dental laser often eliminates the unpleasant consequence associated with many dental procedures soreness, bleeding, inflammation, sutures, and numbness.

  6. Does laser dental work?  Lasers can detect cavities early by finding evidence of tooth decay. Tooth preparations and dental fillings. Local anesthesia and traditional drills are often not needed with laser treatments. Lasers can kill bacteria in a cavity, which can aid in the long-term health of a tooth.

  7. Advantages  May cause less pain in some instances, so reduces the need for anesthesia  May reduce anxiety in patients uncomfortable with the use of the dental drill  Minimize bleeding and swelling during soft tissue treatments  May preserve more healthy tooth during cavity removal.

  8. THANK YOU For More Details www.rajandental.com

More Related