Return to Essays menu LASERS IN DENTISTRY What do HeNe, CO2, Argon, ND-Yag, Erbium, and Diode have in common? They are all lasers used in dentistry! This rapidly changing profession is creating great benefits for you! We have been using the Diagnodent laser for the past three years to accurately read cavities early, resulting in small fillings, and leaving teeth stronger. For more on this laser see Diagnodent under Essays. We are also using the diode laser technology in conjunction with (more gentle and thorough) ultrasonics for the treatment of gum and bone disease. The diode laser offers these added benefits: (1) it removes diseased skin lining the pockets, (2) it stimulates healthy and tighter gum tissue, (3) it kills the bacteria in the pockets and (4) is a more comfortable treatment (5) results in quicker healing. It works the same way in gum pockets as do lasers in plastic surgery…. to create new and tighter skin. The combination of calculus removal (using ultrasonics), new skin growth and sterilized pockets (using the diode laser) provide state-of-the-art treatment of gum and bone disease…great results and more comfort! Attaining healthy gums and reducing the possibility of gum surgery through the use of diode lasers is exciting news! Patients appreciate the results! return to top