It constantly feels as though some dental technology is moving at the speed of light, and with the development of laser dentistry, this is quite literally true! This young field is showing promise in both diagnosis and treatment, and is finding itself at the heart of new and creative procedures.
One of the most exciting dental developments of the last 30 years, lasers provide the possibility of less-invasive dentistry for patients. This can lead to a higher increase of regular visits to the office, and therefore an increase in preventive care.
These maneuvers show promise in reducing the time of care, a benefit for oral healthcare providers as well as those in their chairs. This technology can also aid in treatment precision, resulting in less natural biological material that must be removed in instances of decay.
Today, Dental Junkie highlights some ways that lasers can bring cutting-edge care to your clients!
Unparalleled Accuracy
One of the largest benefits to the use of lasers is their incredible precision. Simply put, no physical tool can be as uniquely limited as concentrated light can be. Many of the benefits that come with this technology stem from this fact, in both diagnosis and treatment.
In removing damaged and diseased tissue, this allows us to be able to be highly specific in what we wish to remove. Regardless of the type of tissue, this can obviously be hugely helpful. The removal of tooth matter for a filling or root canal can be incredibly localized, helping both function and appearance of any restoration.
A New Periodontal World
Laser technology has proven to be highly helpful in the development of new procedures for gum tissue. Once again, by being highly specific in removing tissue, periodontal sculpting is a landscape that continues to evolve.
Being less invasive than traditional surgery also means less bleeding and a quicker healing time. Rapid recovery is always a fantastic marketing tool, as friends and loved ones will invariably notice the speed. Referrals can make or break a family dentist, especially in more crowded markets.
Creative Applications
Beyond the accuracy in tissue removal, this technology offers an incredibly bright future. Laser whitening has become a highly popular practice, for instance. Since the strength and spread of the light can be adjusted, it doesn’t only operate to remove or drill material.
New methods of diagnosis are possible, and this can be incredibly helpful at increasing patient turnover. It also gives them a neater experience, so a trip to the dentist doesn’t feel like it takes the entire day.
Cavity detection relies on how the enamel reflects light. Helpfully, this shows the extent of decay, quantifying it with a number. By giving clients a specific description of damage, you can point to something while explaining surgical need.
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