Laser is a technology based on the emission of light at the same wavelength.

Thriving in all therapeutic areas, the range of many applications in dentistry gradually widens.

The main areas are:

• Periodontics: treatment of periodontal pockets and peri-implantitis, clinical crown lengthening,   gingivectomy
• Surgery: incision of abscesses, removal of labial brakes, granuloma or cyst, excision of   fibroid,  biopsy, etc..
• Bio-stimulation of post-surgical healing
• Root canals: optimization of the pulp canal disinfection
• Conservative treatment of small caries without anesthesia
• Treatment of canker sores and herpes
• Treatment of dental hypersensitivity
• Teeth Whitening

It exists several types of lasers, some relatively accessible, others quitesophisticated. The choice will depend on the indication, the clinical needs, the specific performance or versatility.

This relatively new and complementary technology also requires a particular expertise,and has a cost. It is still discussed also of the real needs of this technics and in which area, which is why relatively few dental officesare equipped.