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More than 90% of people have various gum diseases. It’s very important to treat them early and consult a dentist as soon as you notice the first symptoms of gum disease.
Progressing inflammation of the gums can lead to complications, and even to the loss of an absolutely healthy tooth. Therefore, laser therapy occupies an important place in the treatment of periodontal diseases.
Laser treatment of gums makes it possible to carry out painless and effective therapy at various stages of the inflammatory process. It can be combined with other methods to achieve the best result of therapy. The use of a laser in dentistry is minimally traumatic and helps avoid invasive and complex surgeries.
What Gum Diseases are Treated with Laser?
Experienced, qualified doctors should carry out laser gum surgery. Before starting therapy, the doctor examines the patient, prescribes a checkup, and draws up a treatment plan after making an accurate diagnosis.
Indications for laser gum treatment and correction:
- Inflammation of the gums, gingivitis. This disease often develops as a result of poor oral hygiene. Without proper treatment, inflammation can spread to the musculoskeletal apparatus of the tooth. In the early stages, it can manifest itself through bleeding gums.
- Periodontitis, inflammation of periodontal tissues, and a musculoskeletal dental apparatus. Laser treatment of periodontitis allows to remove dead tissue, reduce tooth mobility, and carry out high-quality antibacterial treatment of affected areas.
Periodontal disease is a degenerative-destructive lesion of periodontal tissues, with progression leading to complete tooth loss. Laser treatment of periodontitis is carried out to clean the gum canals and treat them with antibacterial agents. Laser exposure stimulates regenerative processes in soft tissues and improves blood circulation in the gums.
How Is Laser Gum Treatment Performed?
- A special photosensitive gel is applied to the damaged areas; It is removed in 20 minutes.
- A dentist works with lasers on damaged areas. If there are gum pockets, the laser orifice is put inside them to remove the affected tissues and bacteria, and also it polishes the tooth. Healthy tissues are not touched.
- If necessary, the affected areas are covered by antiseptic or antibacterial substances.
- A patient receives recommendations about oral hygiene during the recovery period.
Benefits of Using a Laser in Dentistry
The laser in dentistry provides high-quality and painless treatment of many dental diseases. As a result, it has become an alternative to many invasive and traumatic surgical interventions.
Advantages of laser treatment of teeth and gums:
- Absolute painlessness of the procedure. Laser treatment is safe even for people allergic to local anesthetics and pregnant women.
- Maximum antibacterial effect. In the fight against microorganisms, the laser achieves greater efficiency than antiseptic drugs.
- No bleeding during the procedure due to coagulation of the vessels.
- Short rehabilitation period. The tissues after the procedure heal and recover quickly.
- The dentist acts only on damaged tissues during the procedure, while healthy ones remain unharmed.
Are There Any Contraindications to Laser Gum Treatment?
The use of a laser in dentistry is contraindicated in patients with the following comorbid illnesses:
- Severe decompensated type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus;
- Blood circulation disorders;
- Cancer;
- Autoimmune pathologies (for example, systemic lupus erythematosus);
- Acute mental disorders;
- Severe pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- Hypertensive crisis;
- Acute coronary syndrome.
How Long Does it Take for the Gum to Heal after Laser Treatment?
The work of laser is aimed at stimulating local immunity in the gums so they heal after the procedure quickly in about a week. In order for the rehabilitation process to go as quickly and comfortably as possible, follow all the recommendations given by the dentist upon completion of the procedure.
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