The term "laser" is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
The basic characteristic of laser is the emission of fotonic energy (light) repeated over time, and the frequency of this emission is the wavelenght. Today, Laser technology represents a revolution in dentistry.

The uniqueness of Laser technology is its hydrokinetic effect: energy produced by the laser is absorbed by atomized water drops. This results in a controlled microexplosion of water. Being energized, this water spray separates surface tissue, making its removal swift, clean, and above all atraumatic for hard and soft tissue.

The different wavelengths allow interactions that differ according to types of tissues. As a result, there are various types of lasers:

Laser applications in cavity treatments

In cavity treatments, Er:YAG Laser is used to replace the traditional drill. The laser's concentrated energy vaporises the cavity reducing it to dust and it does so pain-free and with no annoying drill sounds or vibrations.
This operation is so delicate that you feel neither pain nor do you need anaesthesia.. The Er:Yag laser action mechanism is very selective: it goes into effect only on the tooth's decayed tissues, richest in liquids and water.
The beam spares the the healthy part of the tooth. This allows the dentist to be more precise in doing as much tooth preservation as possible as well as to perfom high quality tooth reconstruction in much lesser time!

Soft tissue surgery

Surgery of the mouth's soft tissues using Laser technology guarantees a complete pain-free experience during the operation. This is due to the laser's optic fiber which gently strikes the tissue and gradually vaporises it, cell by cell.

Laser treatment for dentinal hypersensitivity

In a pain-free manner and in an extremely short time (approximately 64 seconds), Laser technology: gets rid of hypersensitivity in the tooth's neck areas. in addition to giving you back the possibility of drinking hot and cold beverages, it will prevent cavities from forming in areas potentially at risk of further decay.

Laser treatment for dentinal hypersensitivity

Laser technology has bactericide and sterilizing effects. By taking advantage of them, dentists can effectively intervene on infected roots. In the case of root canals, Laser technology allows to perform a thorough treatment and to seal the root canal in the same sitting; and it does so without resorting to unpleasant rinsing (sodium hypochlorite) and with the certainty on the part of the dentist and on your part that the infection has been eradicated and the tooth saved.

No more fear or anxiety about the drill, Laser technology is here!

Laser techology is the most fitting tool in caring for our youngest patients. The laser ray delicately cures the "cavity" by reducing it to dust, pain-free and with no vibrations, making dental care simpler and anaesthesia-free.

Laser technology is fitting for minor surgery on children's gums, such as separating the labial fraenum or aiding a tooth erupt from gum tissues that are too thick. This type of Laser technology also blocks bleeding, which frightens children more than the operation itself.

One preventive measure to observe is that the child always wear protective glasses.