Cavity preparation Laser

Fossilised remains of our ancestors show that cavities have always plagued us. However today's modern diet rich in highly processed and sugar-containing foods has resulted in a massive increase in the number of cavities or caries that have to be treated by dental practitioners.

With the erbium:YAG (Er:YAG, 2940 nm) range of lasers conventional drilling has been transformed. The laser works by taking advantage of the high composition of water in the enamel and dentine to create micro-explosions that eject the decayed material. The procedure is painless and in most cases requires no anaesthetic. Moreover the laser drill does not even come into physical contact with the tooth itself.

The clinical advantages of lasers for cavity preparation are that they are capable of cutting more precisely, allowing more of the healthy tooth to remain. Usually the procedure is much quicker than conventional mechanical drilling. In addition the majority of the time there is no post-operative pain reported and the healing time is quicker than with conventional techniques.

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