LASERS IN DENTISTRY








WHAT IS LASER DENTISTRY?
The term LASER is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’ and has been used in dentistry since 1960. The instrument creates light energy in a very narrow and focused beam. This laser light produces a reaction when it hits tissue, allowing it to remove or shape the tissue.
HOW MANY TYPES OF LASER ARE THERE?
Lasers used in dental practice can be classified by various methods: 
According to the lasing medium used, 
 Gas laser 
 Solid laser

 According to tissue applicability, 
Hard tissue : Used on the tooth structures
Soft tissue: Used on the gums, gingiva, tongue, etc


WHAT ARE THE DENTAL USES OF LASERS?




































WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF LASER OVER OTHER TECHNIQUES?
  • Decreased bleeding since it promotes blood clotting
  • Decreases the need for sutures post operation
  • With some procedures anesthesia may be unnecessary
  • Sterilizes the area, thus lowers the chance of bacterial infection
  • Faster healing since it promotes tissue regeneration
  • Less damage to the surrounding structures 

The dental departments at ITS Dental College, Greater Noida have the latest infrastructure and use LASERs routinely to treat patients. The dental students receive expert training and exposure to LASER Dentistry as well!! 


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