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Laser assisted cosmetic dentistry
Laser teeth whitening
Upper teeth bleaching with Dental Laser Technology
How does Bleaching work?
Principally bleaching is an oxidation process A special bleaching gel containing a H202 is administered on
the surface of the respective teeth and activated by laser light. . When the bleaching agent H202 dissolves,
it releases free radicals which split large pigmented molecules responsible for the actual discoloration
into smaller light-reflecting molecules. The more reflection there is the lighter the teeth appear.
Laser bleaching
The latest, "in-office bleaching'' method which is in use since 1996 is Laser bleaching providing fast,
predictable and long-lasting results. In the course of the procedure the bleaching gel containing high
percentage H202 an a special absorber which prevents any adverse heat effects to the pulp is activated by
laser irradiation and the actual bleaching process is thereby accelerated.
Satisfying results can be achieved in a very short period of time (approx. 1 hour). Only severe staining needs
more than one in office treatment session with a laser. Even the very severe discolorations caused by
antibiotics (tetracyclines) can be treated by laser bleaching.
Intrinsic discolorations can cause a yellow, brown, grey or blue-grey appearance of the teeth, eventually
with banding. The first is the easiest to bleach, the last the hardest one. Home bleaching can only deal with
the first, yellow one, and it takes a considerable amount of time. The persistent use of home bleach gel can
cause side effects in the body.
Generally asked questions and answers.
What is the procedure/treatment?
A: Laser bleaching is a tooth whitening system using a laser.
How long does it take?
A: Usually one hour
How long does it last?
A: Assuming you look after your teeth normally, experience indicates that the benefits of laser bleach
teeth whitening lasts for years.
How many treatments do I need?
A: The vast majority of people need only one treatment. Certain special types of staining, for example
antibiotic staining may need two or even three sessions.
Can you show me the improvement I can aspect?
A: yes, we can show you on a shade-guide.
Where can I have the treatment done?
A: At a laser bleach approved dentist.
Does it hurt?
A: No.
Do I need anaesthesia?
A: No.
Do I have sensitive teeth afterwards?
A: Some teeth may be a bit more sensitive just for one or two days.
Why is the laser bleach system better than the others?
A: It works! Laser bleach is more effective and longer lasting than any alternative method of whitening
natural teeth. The laser bleach system has been researched and developed over six years. It has been trailed
and proven to be safe and effective in Universities in Europe.
Does it work on false teeth?
A: No
I have "capped" teeth, amalgam fillings, porcelain veneers…will they be affected?
A: They will remain the same. They will not bleach. Laser bleach only works on natural teeth.
I've tried several "bleaching" methods, they don't last. Is laser bleach similar?
A: Laser bleach is not only more effective, it lasts longer.
Does laser bleach make my teeth stronger (healthier, cleaner)?
A: A secondary effect of the laser is that it reduces tooth decay.
Does the treatment affect my gums?
A: No. In fact, gums are protected during the treatment.
Gummy smile correction
Gummy smile often creates an unaesthetic smile which hampers a person's confidence. Aesthetic recontouring
of the gums and thus increasing crown length gives back the healthy natural smile.
Gum depigmentation
To remove the black pigments from your gums in a completely painless procedure to give you that perfect smile.
Laser assisted minor oral surgeries
Frenectomy
Midline spacing in upper and tower anterior may often be due to high frenum attachment which can be
relieved painlessly by excising with laser.
Tongue Tie
Speech difficulties faced by people with tongue tie can be treated by lingual frenectomy using laser and
marked improvement or complete elimination of difficulty is achieved at the same moment.
Vestibuloplasty
In old denture wearers, ridge resorption often poses a retentive problem, sulcular deepening yields greater
retentive area and with the use of lasers, healing is better and painless so denture fabrication is easier.
Implant Exposure
Pericoronal Flap Removal
Tissue flap overlying erupting teeth often causes pain and recurrent infection especially in third molar area.
Flap can be excised and the problem solved within few minutes by Laser.
Apthous ulcer
Most painful oral ulcer can be immediately relieved by laser ablation.
Laser assisted surgical procedures
OSMF
Effective mouth opening can be achieved by cutting the fibrotic band as using laser for the same prevents any
kind of scarring and bleeding.
Pre cancerous white lesions
Leukaplakia(Lichenplanus) can be treated by Laser surgical procedure.
Biopsy
Laser assisted Root Canal Treatment
Canal Sterilization: Majority of Root canal failures are attributed to incomplete removal of tissue from the
canals. Laser tip when inserted within the canals, burns any tissue left and hence reduces the chance of failure. |
