Laser Dentistry
Dentistry is constantly evolving to better suit the Digital Era. These advancements make procedures simpler for the dentist but also benefits patients in many ways. One of the latest additions to the digital dental world is the newly developed LiteTouch Laser Machine. This newly developed device takes laser dentistry to a whole new level.
What is Laser Dentistry?
Laser dentistry is the use of lasers to treat various dental issues. Some of which include:
- Gummy smile’s- the laser can assist with the removal of extra gum tissue that covers too much of tooth structure.
- The laser is also capable of removing infections and treating cold sores. It can also minimize the healing time and reduce pain.
- It assists in correcting gum pigmentation.
- It can remove cosmetic work (veneers, crowns, etc) without damaging it.
How does this benefit you?
- You will spend lesser time on the dental chair.
- It makes procedures as simple and painless as possible.
- There are no scary sounds or vibrations when drilling.
- It is minimally invasive and extremely precise which means more preservation of healthy gums, tissue & tooth structure.
Capabilities of the LiteTouch Laser:
- One of its main functions is to assist dentists in quickly removing existing damaged dental prosthetics (old crowns, bridges, veneers etc) in the most minimally invasive way possible.
- This machine can also assist the dentist in gently removing infected oral tissue- while keeping the healthy surrounding and underlying tissue intact. This means less drilling and more preservation of healthy tissue.
- The LiteTouch also has an effective bactericidal effect that disinfects the treated and surrounding tissue which assists with a faster recovery.
This incredible machine has recently become a part of our ever-growing digital dental collection at Silver Oaks. We are the first practice in SA to own and make use of this magnificent device. Dr Huson is the key opinion leader for this device in South Africa and we are proud to say that it has proven to be extremely effective during all our procedures.
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