Dental Lasers Diode

Dentists-what is your opinion? Now I am once again reluctant to go for deep scaling and root planning after?

having read this article about using Laser Treatment:

"Traditionally, gum disease was treated with a procedure called “scaling and root planing”. The procedure was about as unpleasant as it sounds. Performed by the dental hygienist, scaling and root planing involved using hand instruments to remove plaque and tartar. Unfortunately, since this technique didn't remove the biofilm that houses the bacteria, the effectiveness of scaling and root planning has always been somewhat lacking.

Since we are committed to clinical excellence, we treat periodontal disease with the most advanced technology available in modern dentistry, micro-ultrasonic instruments and lasers.

This combined use of technologies actually eliminates the infection rather than “manage the disease”, which has been the traditional form of treatment.

How does the laser work?
A diode laser is used in combination with a micro-ultrasonic hand instrument that...
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This laser is called a PerioLase. It is the only "laser" that has been proven to regrow bone. There are only about 50 dentists in the whole US that have this system, it is very expensive. My office just bought one. My dentist is going to a training seminar to learn exactly how to operate it in September. It is amazing when you see x-rays of people that it has been used on. You do need to still have the deep scaling done however, to remove any tartar from the teeth. Look into this laser online and you may find a dentist near you has it. It costs about $7000.00 to have done though.

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Diode laser in dentistry

Who Can Use A Dental Laser?

Laser dentistry is now a normal practice for both dentists and orthodontists. A laser tool is used in common procedures for the health of your mouth and teeth. The tool is also used for cosmetic purposes such as teeth whitening. You may have even had a procedure done with the use of a dental diode laser. Does your dentist's office have these tools? Who performs the procedures in the office? Only certified persons can use a laser for dental procedures. The use of the tool requires training and documentation and not every dentist or orthodontist is certified to practice laser dentistry.

Typically, there is one designated person on staff who is authorized to use the dental diode laser. They are given the title Laser Safety Officer, or LSO. They are the person in charge when the tool is in use during a procedure and must monitor himself, the patient, and any other person in the room. They oversee the procedure and all aspects of the laser. If you are having dental work done with a laser, you should ask your dentist for documentation that he or she is certified to use the tool.

The LSO is the person who must enforce all laser safety rules. They must complete a checklist of requirements before and after the laser has been used for dental procedures like soft tissue therapy and teeth whitening for example. There are different classification levels for laser tools and the LSO must document and confirm which classification is being used. They must also inspect all hazardous zones because the beams from the tool can cause damage and the area must be secure and free of hazards.

Before using the dental laser tool, the LSO has to inspect the machine to make sure the controls are working properly. He or she must also check that the procedure being completed is an approved standard of the certification. They have to check that all safety gear is in use and available such as protective eye wear. Equipment controls and safety signs should be displayed in the room and should be placed in easily seen locations. The LSO also needs to verify that the person operating the machine has had dental laser safety training.

All procedures that are used with a laser have to be documented and recorded. The LSO has to record who was in the room, who the patient was, and what procedure was being completed that day. All people who are trained to be in the room while the laser is in use have to document their laser training. A dentist or orthodontist can also have their own training classes to teach his staff safety signals, warning signs, and the procedures that their office performs.

About the Author

Bob Cobley is the President of Spectrum Lasers Inc. Spectrum manufactures and has marketed dental laser internationally since 1998. Approx 2000 GPs and 1200 orthodontists have purchased laser periodontal from him. For more information visit http://www.spectralasedental.com

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