Periodontal therapy, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontic, and cosmetic dentistry are just a few of the many dental procedures that use lasers. The capacity of lasers to achieve accurate and selective tissue ablation is one of its greatest advantages. Conventional dentistry methods frequently use scalpels or rotating devices, which can cause collateral damage to nearby healthy tissues. On the other hand, lasers have the ability to precisely eliminate unhealthy or damaged tissues while leaving the surrounding, sound structures intact.
Because of its accuracy, patients can receive treatments that are less intrusive and are more comfortable both during and after the surgery.
Furthermore, lasers have proven to have excellent hemostatic qualities, which lower intraoperative bleeding as well as postoperative problems including discomfort and edema. Because of the coagulation nature of the laser's contact with tissues, wound healing is sped up, clot formation is encouraged, and infection risk is decreased. Moreover, lasers have antibacterial properties because they may break down the biofilm matrix and denature bacterial cell walls.
Lasers have shown to be useful instruments in restorative dentistry for curing composite resin, etching enamel, and preparing cavities. Compared to traditional drilling, laser cavity preparation has a number of benefits, such as less discomfort, the ability to preserve good tooth structure, and stronger bonding between restoration materials. Moreover, lasers can be used to erode the enamel, producing a surface that is micro-retentive to adhesive bonding and extending the life of dental restorations.
In addition to all that, lasers are important in removing spots in the face and tattoos.