Call (908) 879-6386 for Laser Dentistry in Chester, NJ.

During the last 15 years, there has been an explosion in technology in the field of Lasers in Dentistry. During May of 1990, the FDA approved the sale of Lasers for General Dental use. Since that time different wavelengths and companies have emerged to satisfy the growing needs of our patients. In our practice, we use 5 different types of lasers.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Primarily used for soft tissue cutting and recontouring. The wavelength is designed for absorption by the water in the tissue.

Neodymium Yttrium Aluminum Garnett (Nd/YAG): Primarily used for fine cutting, sculpting, coagulating and removal of diseased soft tissue. The wavelength is designed for absorption by the hemoglobin or colored parts of the soft tissue.

Diode Laser: Primarily used for fine cutting, sculpting, coagulating and removal of diseased soft tissue. The wavelength is selectively absorbed by water and removes soft tissue quickly, efficiently and with little if any damage to the surrounding tissues.

Erbium Yttrium Aluminum Garnett (Er/YAG): Primarily used for fine sculpting of the soft tissue as well as hard tissue removal of enamel, dentin and cementum during the removal of decay from the teeth. This laser replaces the use of the dental drill in many cases for eary decay. The wavelength is designed for absorption by the water content in the cells of the target tissue (gum or tooth).

Low Level or Soft Lasers: Primarily used to increase the blood flow in the area and promote healing in the tissues.

Please feel free to ask us any questions that you may have on the uses of Lasers in Dentistry. (908) 879-6386