ALIADENT ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Laser/Biomaterial Assisted Periodontal Initial Treatment
Laser-assisted periodontal initial therapy is a minimally invasive treatment used to treat gum disease. This form of treatment utilises 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-assisted periodontal treatment, no tissue is cut from the gums or even bone. The laser uses a combination of energies to provide a gentler treatment that helps preserve healthy tissue while minimising pain and discomfort.
Laser Assisted Periodontal Treatment Stages
Your dentist will ask about any problems you may have and answer any questions or concerns you may have. With X-rays, it will be easier to decipher the amount of bone loss due to gum disease so that the dentist can see the height of the jawbone during the visual examination process. After looking at the X-rays, the doctor will design a course of treatment according to your needs and will also help to preserve the remaining bone.
Your dentist will first numb the area, then use a laser to prepare a pit along the gums and teeth. The purpose of the pit is to provide visibility and access to the diseased tissue so that it is possible to remove the diseased tissue and easily eliminate the bacterial deposits that form at the roots of the teeth.
The laser will then be adjusted to remove plaque deposits from the tooth root. During this process, the dentist will use a microscope to view the area closely until the root surface is completely clean. The laser is used to soften the plaque surface.
