Laser therapy in dentistry is used either as an independent method or as part of a comprehensive treatment approach.
Scientists have long discovered that laser exposure activates many beneficial processes in the body. In dentistry, lasers are actively used to treat cavities, pulpitis, gum diseases, periostitis, or inflamed tooth sockets. This type of therapy helps accelerate healing.
What is the principle behind laser dental treatment?
As soon as the laser radiation hits living tissues, they begin to heat up, and calcium is released inside the cells. This triggers a series of positive biological processes, causing molecular restructuring in the tissues. Cellular metabolism accelerates, promoting faster healing of damaged areas. Immunity improves, and sensitivity to pain decreases. Additionally, dentists know that laser therapy can destroy viruses in the blood and break down fats and polysaccharides. As a result, oxygen saturation in the blood increases, improving overall well-being.
How is laser therapy performed for various dental conditions?
Laser treatment in dentistry typically involves two stages. Initially, a more intense light is used to stop the inflammatory process. Once inflammation subsides, the device is switched to a different frequency mode to complete the treatment.
In some cases, multiple sessions may be required, while in others, a single procedure is enough.
Surface caries (at the white spot stage) is treated with daily procedures over a two-week period.
The same approach is used for enamel demineralization, which, if left untreated, can lead to cavities. In moderate to deep caries, inflammation of the dental pulp often occurs. Laser dental treatment helps eliminate this inflammation: a single session is performed before placing a temporary filling, and another before switching to a permanent one.
For pulpitis, laser therapy helps avoid irritation.
If you suffer from oral mucosal inflammation, gingivitis, or periodontitis, laser treatment performed daily for a week can be highly effective. If inflammation persists, several additional sessions with reduced intensity may be prescribed.
For inflamed sockets (alveolitis), 2–3 procedures are performed. Laser therapy is also used preventively when significant trauma occurs during tooth extraction.
At our Vivadent clinic, we offer all types of laser dental treatments.
