Laser caries treatment

Laser caries treatment is already the new dentistry! With the help of the latest generation of laser systems, caries treatment becomes more comfortable, more effective and safer.

Laser caries removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses a light beam, eliminating the need for instruments to penetrate the tooth. This contactless method is highly effective, removing decay more efficiently than a traditional drill. It also helps prevent recurrence and extends the lifespan of fillings.

ERA ESTHETIC DENTAL doctors use the most effective dental laser systems for caries treatment, combining erbium and neodymium lasers to obtain the best therapeutic results.

Laser in dentistry

Laser technology has been used in dentistry for more than 25 years. Scientific advances over the last decade have created powerful laser systems capable of providing treatments in all areas of dentistry.

Clinical studies and international medical practice have shown that lasers are not only more comfortable, but also more effective in treating not only soft tissue, but also hard tissue.

How does the laser work in caries treatment?

The caries removal procedure is performed by a doctor using a laser device that is applied to the tooth without direct contact. Instead of mechanical drilling, the laser emits a light wave that selectively and precisely vaporizes only the damaged tooth tissue, leaving healthy areas unaffected.

During laser caries treatment, there is no vibration, and most patients do not experience heat or pain, eliminating the need for anesthesia.

Benefits of laser caries treatment

Not every laser is suitable for treating hard tissue (teeth) – only the latest generation of erbium lasers are. These are the laser systems used by the doctors at ERA ESTHETIC DENTAL. These lasers offer many advantages over a conventional drill.

• No vibration and no tooth heating when treating caries with the erbium laser. Laser treatments are painless and usually do not require anesthesia.
• The laser does not affect healthy tooth tissue, as it only works on damaged tissue. Therefore, the laser is gentler than a drill.
• The laser light wave continuously kills bacteria throughout the procedure, resulting in a sterile oral cavity. This significantly reduces the risk of recurrence of caries.
• The contactless laser treatment and the bactericidal effect of the light wave eliminate the risk of respiratory infections as a result of dental drilling.
• Laser processing increases the adhesion between the filling and the tooth (⁓35 times compared to a drill), which extends the life of the filling.
• Laser caries treatment does not leave micro-cracks on the surface of the filling, which are typical of treatment with a drill. It also increases the longevity of the filling.

Laser treatment of caries is contactless, painless, improves the quality of treatment and does not require anesthesia.

Protecting against infections in caries with laser treatment

During a pandemic, the laser’s safety regarding infections is a particularly valuable feature. The bactericidal effect of the laser and its contactless action significantly improve protection against the spread of respiratory infectious diseases.