DIODE LASER DENTISTRY

Experience the precision and comfort of diode laser dentistry for healthier smile.

Non-Surgical Periodontal (Gum) Therapy

Experience the precision and comfort of diode laser dentistry for a healthier smile.

What is Non-Surgical Periodontal (Gum) Therapy?

Non-Surgical Periodontal (Gum) Therapy, also often referred to as "scaling and root planing," or "deep cleaning," is a common procedure to treat conditions such as gingivitis and periodontitis. These conditions, which involve inflammation and infection of the gums, can, if left untreated, lead to the loss of teeth or bone in the mouth.


In this non-surgical procedure, special instruments are used to remove dental plaque and tartar that have built up on the tooth surfaces and under the gum line. By eliminating these harmful substances, gum health can be significantly improved and further damage to the teeth and gums can be prevented.


A Diode Laser is a tool often used in non-surgical periodontal therapy. This laser uses focused light energy to precisely target and treat soft tissue areas. The Diode Laser is especially useful for removing inflamed gum tissue from around the root of the tooth during the scaling and root planing process. Its precision ensures that only the diseased tissue is removed, while the healthy tissue is left untouched.


In addition to this, the Diode Laser sterilizes the treatment area as it works, reducing the risk of infection by preventing bacteria from spreading. This means the procedure is not just effective but also safe, especially for patients with weakened immune systems or those undergoing other medical treatments that may increase their risk of infection.


Overall, Non-Surgical Periodontal (Gum) Therapy with the use of a Diode Laser is a significant advancement in dental procedures, providing a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to traditional treatments. Its precision, effectiveness, and minimal discomfort help patients maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.

Clinical Techniques

Gingivectomy

Hyperplastic tissue can be swiftly and effectively removed without sutures or scalpels, allowing for same-day completion of restorative impressions and ensuring predictable outcomes while minimizing patient discomfort.

Laser Troughing

The utilization of a diode laser enables practitioners to obtain precise, bloodless impressions in mere seconds, removing the need for cord packing, improving visualization of crown margins, promoting hemostasis, and leading to more accurate impressions.

Esthetic Re-contouring

With the aid of a diode laser, excess gingival tissue can be effortlessly removed, effectively addressing common esthetic issues like asymmetrical contours or excessive gingival display with minimal pain and swift healing time.

Class V Restoration

The use of diode lasers offers practitioners an uncontaminated and precise means to address Class V defects by eliminating diseased epithelium at the gingival margins without surgery, leading to superior hemorrhage control and optimal restoration outcomes.

Frenectomy

A diode laser can perform a bloodless and suture-free release of maxillary or mandibular frenums, resulting in a frenectomy that not only improves access for oral hygiene and corrects speech impediments, but also halts the migration of gingival tissue, eliminating the need for future grafting.

Destruction of a Lesion

Utilizing a diode laser for lesion destruction offers multiple benefits compared to a scalpel, including improved hemostasis, a bloodless treatment area, faster healing, and decreased risk of infection.

Hyperplasia

With a diode laser, pseudo-pockets can be accurately and efficiently removed while performing gingival contouring to enhance esthetics and oral hygiene, requiring minimal anesthesia, discomfort, or bleeding, saving time and money and eliminating the need for referral to a cosmetic dentist or oral surgeon.

Implant Recovery

Utilizing a diode laser enables the swift, secure, and easy removal of excessive gingival tissue surrounding an implant, which could impede proper seating and stability, without the risk of sparking or heat transfer to the implant as with electrosurgery, ultimately preventing implant failure over time.

Testimonials From Our Patients

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"This team is an Olympic quality dental group! Everyone is kind, professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly.

"I do enjoy going to the office, Staff is friendly, extremely competent and enjoyable to be around. Highly recommend the office to anyone looking for a dentist."

"Yes I would recommend Dr. Kestler to all friends and family. Her equipment is new with the best technology for perfect crowns every time. No waiting for a dental lab as she has a 3-D dental printer. She is easy to talk to and understanding. Thank you!!!!

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