- What is a laser and what does it do in dental treatments?
Laser is a linearly moving radiation with concentrated energy produced by an electromagnetic light amplifier. In dentistry, this energy is used to break down the tissue by evaporating the water molecules within the tissues.
- What are the advantages of laser in dental treatments?
With laser Surgical interventions can be performed without bleeding. Anesthesia is not required for minor interventions. It saves time both during the operation and the recovery period.
- What is the role of laser in teeth whitening?
Compared to classical methods, laser both shortens the session time and increases the permanence of whitening.
- Is laser safe for oral and dental health for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers?
Laser applications shorten the treatment and recovery processes, reduce the amount of anesthesia used and there is no risk of infection. Therefore, it provides advantages over other methods. However, teeth whitening is not recommended during this period, even with laser.
- How is laser implant application performed?
In some stages of implant applications, teeth Laser is used to open the flesh. Thus, bleeding-free intervention is possible without making any incisions or using stitches. This is popularly called laser implant applications.
- Can laser be applied to the same place twice?
As long as the laser application is done in a controlled manner, There is no harm.
- Does laser work on sensitive teeth?
Tooth sensitivities due to receding gums fluoride application and special In addition to toothpastes, dentin channels can be closed and sensitivity can be relieved with laser beam. It is used periodically in the treatment of tooth sensitivity. If the desired effect is not achieved, another treatment can be applied after a few days.
- Can pigmentation (purple spots) on the gums be removed with laser?
Hyperpigmentation occurring due to increased pigment in the gums can be treated in 3-4 sessions by peeling with a scalpel under anesthesia with classical methods. In laser pigmentation treatments, anesthesia is either not required or is used very little. No pain is felt after the treatment.
- How to benefit from laser in smile design (pink aesthetics)?
Using much less anesthesia with laser There is no bleeding after cutting or shaping the gum. Tissue healing is faster. If necessary, other operations can be carried out without having to wait. With these features, it is more advantageous than classical methods in providing smile aesthetics.
- What is laser filling?
Contrary to popular belief, it is used in composite-white fillings. The light source is not a laser. Here, halogen or LED light devices tuned to a certain wavelength are used.
- Does laser cause an allergic reaction?
There is no scientific evidence that laser causes allergies.
- What are the benefits of laser in gum treatment?
Dental The use of laser in gum treatment and scaling provides advantages in disinfection and healing of deep gum pockets.
- Is laser used in root canal treatment?
Especially with chronic abscess and stubborn In the treatment of infected gums, laser is used to provide root disinfection. Thus, there is no need to use antibiotics for a long time.
- Is there any harm in using laser in children?
Just like in adult patients, controlled The use of laser does not harm children as long as it is applied. The point that needs to be taken into consideration is not to damage the permanent tooth coming from underneath.
- Can canker sores and herpes be treated with laser?
After the laser is applied to the canker sores and cold sores, the healing process, which normally takes 7 days, is shortened and it does not reoccur in the same area.
- What is the purpose of laser use in surgery?
Laser beam is used in various stages of surgical operations because it reduces bleeding and causes less damage to tissue. Complications such as swelling, bruising, and pain are not observed after surgical procedures with laser support.
- Is laser used in every surgical procedure?
Laser should be used together with other methods in surgery of hard tissues and large surfaces such as bones.
However, it can be preferred in surgical procedures such as removal of soft tissue lesions, cutting of tongue, cheek and lip ties, gums without bleeding and stitches, and taking biopsies.
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