The method of dental therapy with the help of a drill has not been the only one for a long time, the treatment of caries with a laser is becoming more common. This is a non-invasive technology: the technique excludes the penetration of the instrument into the human body, which guarantees sterility and infectious safety.
The procedure is performed with the help of the tip of the laser unit, which acts on the tooth without contact. The beam evaporates damaged tissues and does not affect healthy areas. Laser treatment of caries is more expensive than the traditional one, but it has a lot of advantages.
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Benefits of laser caries treatment
The treatment of the enamel layer is absolutely painless, therefore, with superficial caries, anesthesia is not needed.
Laser treatment of caries is indicated even for children. In addition, kids are not afraid of the laser, like drills. On the contrary, the device is more likely to interest the child.
When heated by a beam of dental tissue, bacteria are destroyed and blood vessels are sealed, so the risk of complications is minimized.
During treatment, the patient does not feel noise, vibration and feels quite comfortable.
When treating caries with a laser, the doctor has the ability to adjust the power and depth of the beam.
If dental burs can leave microcracks as a result of friction against dental tissues, this does not happen when using a laser.
Disadvantages of laser caries treatment
Despite the fact that laser caries treatment is quite popular, this method has certain disadvantages:
The need for mandatory eye protection for both the patient and staff, since radiation can damage the retina. For this purpose, special glasses are used. However, protecting vision, they make it difficult for the doctor to view the surgical field.
The price of laser caries treatment is quite high, which is associated with the need to use expensive equipment. In addition, the doctor must be specially trained to perform this procedure. This also requires the costs of the dental clinic and affects the cost of caries treatment with a laser.
The technique is effective only at the initial stages of a carious lesion; a drill is still used to treat deep cavities. Exceptions are cases when the patient is allergic to painkillers or for some reason their use is contraindicated.