LASER ASSISTED PERIODONTAL INITIAL TREATMENT

LASER SUPPORTED PERIODONTAL
INITIAL TREATMENT

Laser Assisted Periodontal Initial Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment used to treat gum disease. This form of treatment uses a laser with a specific wavelength that is first used to target and then destroy the tissue affected by the disease and terminate the underlying bacteria that accumulate in the periodontal areas. The precision of this dental treatment allows for the removal of diseased tissue, and the overall benefit is less discomfort and a faster recovery after the procedure.

With Laser/Biomaterial supported periodontal treatment, no tissue is cut from the gums or even the bone. Laser uses a combination of energy to provide a gentler treatment that helps preserve healthy tissue while minimizing pain and discomfort.

Laser Assisted Periodontal Treatment Stages

Your dentist will ask about any problems you may be experiencing and answer any questions or concerns you may have. With an x-ray, it will be easier to decipher the amount of bone loss that occurs due to gum disease, so the dentist can see the height of the jawbone during the visual inspection process. After looking at the x-rays, the doctor will design a course of treatment based on your needs and will also help preserve the bone left behind.

Your dentist first numbs the area, then uses a laser to prepare a cavity along the gums and teeth. The purpose of the pit is to provide visibility and access to diseased tissue; Thus, it is possible to remove the diseased tissue and easily eliminate the bacterial deposits formed in the roots of the teeth.

The laser will then be adjusted to remove plaque buildup from the tooth root. During this procedure, the dentist will use a microscope to view the area closely until the root surface is completely clean. Laser is used to soften the plaque surface.