Laser dentistry, painless and anxiety-free treatments. The benefits of dental laser for patients

Fear of pain and anxiety about visiting a dentist can have major consequences for dental health. Therefore, it is important to know that you can now enjoy painless, minimally invasive, fast, and highly effective treatments with the help of laser dentistry.

Laser treatments are the result of the digital revolution that has significantly changed our way of life and contributed to the modernization of dentistry. DENT ESTET has permanently invested in equipping clinics with the latest technology, because, for us, patient safety and comfort are a priority, and laser dentistry offers long-term benefits in terms of dental health.

For the patient, laser dentistry offers the possibility to achieve as much as possible, with as little anesthetic as possible and with as little damage as possible to the oral tissues.

Painless dental laser treatments

Biolase - WaterLase and Epic lasers, used successfully in DENT ESTET clinics, are famous for their versatility. They can treat many dental conditions, whether we are talking about hard tissues (tooth and bone), or soft tissues (mucous membrane, gums).

However, the major advantage that the dental laser offers is a much more pleasant experience for the patient in the dentist's office, due to the elimination of the sensation of pain.

To better understand the benefits of using a dental laser in modern dentistry, we need to highlight the differences between a laser procedure and a traditional one with a milling cutter.

Thus, when dental milling is used, it causes heat and pain as microfractures occur in the tooth and dental malt due to vibration. Therefore, anesthetic injection is required, which creates an increased state of discomfort. In addition, the microfractures occurring in the dental line allow bacteria to penetrate, thus causing dental cavities.

WaterLase technology is innovative because it combines water, air, and laser energy, replacing three traditional dental tools - the classic cutter, the turbine, and the scalpel.

Because toothpaste normally contains up to 5% water and dentin and bones up to 25%, Biolase researchers found that using the perfect combination of water, air, and laser energy, the result is an efficient micro ablation of the tooth structure.

By using water during dental procedures, WaterLase allows the shaping of tissues (bone or gums) without contact, heat, vibration, or pressure, so the patient's experience is greatly improved.

The benefits of using WaterLase technology for patients

The Waterlase laser is ideal for dental treatments on any type of tissue, the dentist being able to perform any type of intervention in the oral cavity.

Thus, WaterLase can be used in almost all branches of dentistry for the treatment of many dental conditions, such as:

• Periodontal disease (periodontitis). Because it is less invasive than conventional methods, the laser helps reduce inflammation and bleeding in periodontal pockets. In addition, the laser gently removes the affected tissue and reduces the number of bacteria, which helps to heal quickly.
   
• Cleaning of carious lesions. In the case of canal treatments, Waterlase allows deep cleansing and disinfection of the root canal, the bacteria are removed, which facilitates the treatment of the affected tissue.
   
• Treatment of periimplantitis. Through the Repair Implant function, WaterLase allows access to the subgingival implant, to remove those tissues that are affected, but also the biofilm on the implant. Due to the use of water, WaterLase does not affect the surface of the screw, being extremely effective in decontamination and saving the dental implant.
   
• Adjuvant in canal treatments. The dental laser is used successfully in endodontics, canal treatments, and retreatments because it offers much more predictable results compared to the classic treatment and contributes greatly to keeping the tooth on the arch for as long as possible.

"Due to the new technologies in dentistry, the patient's experience in the dental chair is completely different from previous years. At present, the treatments can be painless, minimally invasive, without bleeding, the WaterLase laser successfully replacing the classic cutter, turbine, and scalpel, which increases the degree of comfort. It is important to note that laser treatments are extremely effective in periodontal disease, one of the most common dental conditions. Unfortunately, 50% of the world's population suffers from periodontal disease, and 20% of them face a serious form, which can lead to tooth loss ", says Anamaria Ghiurcă, a periodontist at DENT ESTET. 

The benefits of WaterLase technology for patients are numerous:

• the treatments are minimally invasive, the sensation of pain is significantly reduced
• bleeding is reduced during dental laser surgery compared to those performed with the scalpel
• high accuracy so that the dentist can easily treat certain areas of the oral cavity or the entire oral cavity
• increased performance, which helps to reduce the time spent in the dental chair, but also much faster results of treatments
• the risk of infections is lower because the laser acts as an antiseptic, sterilizing the operated tissue

The benefits of Epic Biolase laser for patients

But in addition to Waterlase technology, there is also the Epic Biolase® laser, which has high applicability in soft tissue treatment procedures.

According to Biolase, the Epic Pro laser has the highest power of a laser in dentistry. It cuts 4 times faster than a classic diode laser with automatic power control for a precise and uniform result.

This dental laser significantly reduces bleeding and the post-procedure recovery period and ensures high treatment success rates.

The benefits of using Epic Biolase laser are numerous:

• Procedures are faster and more efficient
• Healing and recovery are faster
• Fear and anxiety about visiting the dentist are reduced
• Post-operative discomfort and pain will be minimal or non-existent

In addition, Epic Biolase® can be used as a biostimulator, accelerating the wound healing and pain relief process, stimulating collagen production. It is an ideal digital anti-inflammatory for patients who fear the dentist precisely because of the pain. With this dental laser, traditional treatments are becoming a thing of the past.