Laser RCT/Laser-assisted Root canal treatment. What is that?

May 18, 2021

A modern technology that uses laser instruments for dental treatments are said to be known as laser dentistry. Laser is usually a non-ionized light and also does not gather in tissue. Like X-rays, they do not have any harmful properties.

One of the main reasons to use lasers in dentistry is that dental surgeries and treatments can be done without touching the gingiva and teeth. With many advantages like this, laser-assisted root canal treatment has become a popular choice amongst dentists recently.

Initially, laser treatment was used in soft tissue operation and teeth whitening, now it has become a major part and supportive part of root canal treatments.

What is a Root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is the procedure used to treat abscessed and infected teeth in dentistry.

With this effective treatment, a diseased tooth can be saved and the need for dental implants or dental bridges can be avoided.

This treatment does not require any hospitalization. Using local anesthesia the infected region is numbed and the damaged tissue is removed. To avoid any infection, the area is then cleaned and sterilized.

Use of Laser in Root canal treatment

Here two laser wavelengths are used such as Erbium YAG, and Neodymium YAG. Erbium YAG generates shockwaves in the solutions used for cleaning, while Neodymium YAG provides a well bactericidal reaction.

These combined technologies help clean accessory canals and roots and eliminate tartar layers that contain debris. It is very important to remove the debris in order to prevent future diseases and further complications.

When we compare the advantages of traditional and laser root canal procedures, a laser-assisted root canal is more effective in the sterilization process. Not only this is the only advantage over traditional methods, but there are also many other advantages in laser-assisted root canal treatment like:

They eliminate bacteria and infected tissues with greater accuracy.
They do not produce scary drill noise and help keep patients calm.
They are more accurate and less invasive, thus discomfort and pain are minimal.
Less bleeding, hence healing time is much quicker.
Very safe, thus the success rate is also very high.
It requires just a few hours to complete the procedure.
It eliminates the chance of reinfection

Thanks to the advanced technology, anesthesia, and tools for making root canal treatment easier and painless. Our entire team and dentist work hard to offer you a comfortable and pleasant experience each time you visit our clinic. Contact us today to know more about painless root canal treatment.