When lasers are used during periodontal therapy, there can be less bleeding, swelling and discomfort to the patient. Scalpels and stiches are often not necessary resulting in quick and comfortable healing.
Treatment Procedure:
1. Laser light removes bacteria and diseased tissue from the pocket
2. Ultrasonic scalers and laser energy are used to remove tarter and debris from the root surface
3. The Laser prepares the root surface to enable healthy gum attachment and aids in sealing the pocket closed
Laser therapy is more effective in addressing the infectious nature of periodontal disease than traditional methods. The laser will physically interact with the bacteria and kill the organism by the absorption of laser energy. Studies have shown the laser’s ability to reduce 99.4% of the bacteria in a periodontal lesion. In addition, the laser can assist in forming a fibrin clot eliminating post-surgical bleeding and providing a quick and comfortable healing.
Please look at the section called Laser Dentistry to get more detail on this procedure and how else we use these periodontal lasers.
