THE ROLE OF DENTAL SOFT TISSUE LASER IN TREATING VARIOUS DENTAL CONDITIONS

As the name implies , Soft tissue lasers are designed to be used on oral soft tissues procedure. Soft tissue lasers are widely being used these days replacing the scalpel or electrocautery. All the surgeries like Frenectomy, recontouring, tongue tie removal and various other treatments can be easily carried out using soft tissue lasers.

Soft tissue lasers come with various advantages like:

Increased Comfort:

In few cases, there is requirement of minimal anaesthesia too thus reducing any levels of discomfort

Reduced Bleeding:

There is minimal bleeding present when using lasers as it coagulates the tissue. Thus, there is no need for sutures too.

Reduced Recovery Time:

Patients tend to recover quickly as the healing occurs at a faster rate and tissue regeneration has been fastened.

Reduced Risk Of Infection:

Lasers are completely sterile and it kills the bacteria when it comes in contact with it. Thus gives an advantage for using lasers in gum surgeries.

Technique:

The technique is more precise as compared to scalpel thus giving clean cuts and blood less field of working.

Less swelling:

Lasers are so precise and minimally invasive that they often cause less swelling than regular dental tools.

How do Dental soft tissue laser work?

Soft tissue lasers work by delivering energy in form of light. Thermal interaction causing change in tissue structure which leads to accurate and précise working and coagulates the tissue with minimal or no pain.

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