What is Laser Assisted Regeneration?
Laser-assisted regeneration, or LAR, uses focused laser light to boost your body’s natural healing. It targets specific tissues to help them heal and repair more effectively. With lasers, we can get accurate and controlled results while keeping discomfort to a minimum.
Applications of Laser-Assisted Regeneration in Dentistry
LAR is versatile and can be applied in various dental treatments. Here are some common uses:
- Gum disease treatment: LAR helps treat gum disease by targeting and removing infected tissue. It promotes healing and reduces swelling, helping the gums repair and reattach to the teeth.
- Bone regeneration: For dental implants, lasers stimulate bone growth around the implant. This improves the implant's stability and helps it integrate better with the surrounding bone.
- Periodontal therapy: For patients with periodontal disease, receiving LAR from a professional dentist near you assists in regenerating lost periodontal tissues and improving gum health.
- Soft tissue procedures: Lasers are used in soft tissue surgeries to minimize bleeding and promote quicker healing. This includes treatments for canker sores and lesions.
- Cosmetic enhancements: Laser technology can also be used for cosmetic dental procedures, such as reshaping gum lines and improving the appearance of your smile.
Advantages of LAR
- Quicker healing
- Less pain
- Better accuracy
- Lasers seal blood vessels, which means less bleeding and swelling.
- Lasers keep things clean, reducing the chance of infection and helping you heal faster.
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FAQs
Laser gum therapy, specifically Laser Assisted Regeneration (LAR), uses focused laser light to remove infected gum tissue and stimulate healing, encouraging gum and bone regeneration.
Laser gum therapy usually involves less pain than traditional gum surgery. Most patients feel uncomfortable but are back to normal in a short time.
Everyone heals at their own pace, but usually, the pain or discomfort gets better in 2–3 days. It could take a year for complete healing of your gums and surrounding tissues.
Laser therapy treats gum disease and results in healing, but it will not cure gum disease permanently. Ongoing oral hygiene and regular maintenance are needed.
Laser gum therapy treats receding gums by stimulating the regeneration of the tissue. However, more severe cases may require surgical intervention.
The benefits are less pain and swelling, faster healing, less bleeding, and a decreased possibility of infection. As a result, many patients feel more comfortable with laser therapy.