Laser Assisted Implant

Constant advancements and changes in dentistry revolutionize dental treatments while facilitating patients’ life to a significant degree. All laser-assisted treatments performed with this aim are utilized in dental implantology as well.

Why Laser-Assisted Implant?

Laser dental implants prevent harming the tissues and scarring in the implant area. Experts have observed that inflammation and healing, along with postoperative issues, have been significantly reduced in laser-assisted treatments compared to traditional dental implants.

Laser-assisted implant utilized in oral implantology is often preferred since it;

• is used in peri-implant cases
• is used on the soft top portion of the implant
• and is preferred on the entire challenging portion of the implant as well.

Laser-Assisted Implant in Oral Implantology

Laser-assisted treatments are used under three different areas;

1. Peri-implantitis diseases
2. On soft top implant tissues
3. On hard bottom implant tissues
4. Laser-Assisted Treatment in Peri-implant Cases

Infections developing around the implant are classified into two groups as “peri-implant mucositis” and “peri-implantitis.”

Peri-implant mucositis is the infection forming on the soft tissues around the implant. And bleeding is the most common symptom of this problem. However, they can be easily cured with the proper treatment.

Peri-implantitis starts with an infection of soft implant tissue and causes bone loss. Bleeding also occurs in peri-implantitis.

Importance of Laser Treatment in Peri-implantitis

When they are not appropriately treated, they can further cause implant loss and severe bone decay. Early diagnosis and treatment, therefore, play a significant role.

Laser is widely used in replacing missing teeth in implantology due to its bacteria-killing properties. Once used correctly, it poses no threat to the tissues. However, the laser-assisted implant is regarded not as an alternative treatment but rather as a complementary treatment.

Laser-Assisted Implant Treatment on Soft Tissues

Laser rays’ absorbance by tissues changes according to the wavelength . The main components of the soft tissues absorb these rays, and this reduces penetration. Due to the high absorbance and low penetration features, laser-assisted dental treatment can be used on soft tissues without harming them. Lasers used in laser dental implants are observed less and penetrate into tissues even deeper.

Laser-assisted implant treatments come with numerous advantages compared to traditional implants, and these are listed as such;

• Since it doesn’t require any contact with the tissues, it minimizes tissue distortion
• It doesn’t need to be sterilized since laser incisions are already sterile
• Laser is sharper than traditional medical tools
• It minimizes post-treatment scarring.

Laser-Assisted Implant Treatment on Hard Tissues

Laser-assisted dental treatment should be applied in shorter periods with higher power tools to minimize the treatment’s undesirable consequences.

Advantages of using a laser rather than dental drills are listed as below:

• Since they don’t contact the hard tissues, they create less resonance compared to traditional drills. This creates less heat.
• This treatment type prevents discomfort and pressure patients can have when they hear high-powered supplies used in the treatment.
• It prevents any possible insensitivity that might be caused due to the closure of dentin channels.

Laser Biostimulation in Nerve Injuries

Patients might feel numbness on their lips when the nerve on their bottom jaw bone is harmed during wisdom teeth removal or implant treatment for their missing tooth. A Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is used to minimize or prevent the numbing and nerves heal with laser biostimulation.

Advantages of Laser Implant

Lasers tend to stimulate biological systems. This can be explained by mitochondrial absorbance, ATP pool, and increasing the cytoplasmic hydrogen density.

Since laser’s central effect is stimulating the tissues;

• Cell membrane permeability increases.
• It accelerates the healing process due to the laser’s stimulating properties.
• It minimizes pain or even stops it. It reduces the spasms between sensory nerves and muscle arteries. Dilation on veins helps to reduce the pain.
• It has an antibacterial effect since it stimulates blood cells in the bone marrow and immune system.

Laser-Assisted Implant Costs

Laser-assisted implant cost depends on the condition of the patient and is defined after a dental examination. Prices may vary depending on the duration of the treatment, clinic, doctor, and the patient’s treatment. Consulting professionals and getting accurate information from experts are essential to get a long-term and effective treatment.

To get more information about the costs of dental implants and other dental treatment options, please consult The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  at Dentram Clinics.