Effective treatment tool

Lasers, which have been used in dentistry for nearly 30 years, are being continuously researched and are now gaining wide recognition across a variety of indications. The most common advantages and clinical benefits of using a soft tissue laser include precise excision of gingival tissue, heamostasis, reduction of bacterial presence, decrease of postoperative discomfort for the patient and periodontal treatment.

Our practice bought the Biolase Ezlase from Henry Schein Dental, a diode soft tissue laser of 940nm wavelength. Most often we use the device as an aid for the treatment of periodontitis, endodontic treatment, soft tissue contouring, excision of gingival tissue and implant related procedures.

Ezlase plays a fundamental role in all of our root canal therapies. We find it extremely effective specifically when dealing with heavily infected root canals and endo-perio lesions. Research shows that laser assisted disinfection of root canals can be superior to traditional rinsing methods due to deeper penetration of the laser into the dental tubules. Therefore a very advanced bactericidal effect can be obtained.