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 Dr.
Steven R. Pohlhaus
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Pain Relief Info
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 Our office has
a
Waterlase MD dental laser.
This versatile device performs a host of both tooth and soft tissue
procedures, often times with no need for local anesthesia. The laser lacks the
heat and vibration of the dental drill, so the procedure is quite comfortable
for most patients. For soft tissue procedures it often eliminates the need for
suturing and healing is much faster due to wound sterilization and the
atraumatic effect of the laser on surrounding tissues.
We also use lasers to diagnose cavities.
The Diagnodent machine uses laser fluorescence to find hidden
decay in teeth at the earliest stages. Small lesions are found much sooner than
if traditional instrument methods are used. We also can identify decay so early
that it can be reversed throu gh hygiene, diet, and fluoride measures such that
it may never
need a filling.
The Waterlase is really two devices in one. For working on
teeth the work is actually done by a laser energized water stream through a "hydrophotonic"
process. That is, the laser energy is transferred to the water which is then
transferred to the tooth vaporizing the cavity. For soft tissue procedures the
laser itself does the cutting with the water stream acting as a coolant. It is
this versatility that makes the device such a great oral health instrument.
A number of procedures can be performed
including......
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All classes of dental fillings. It's only
limitation is that it can not remove old silver amalgam.
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Laser assisted periodontal therapy
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Smile improvements, i.e. gum sculpting that lengthens
teeth due to oversized gingiva ("gummy smile" improvement)
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Gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, crown lengthening,
and other gum corrections
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Root canals and apicoectomies
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Removal of oral lesions such as fibromas or
pappilomas, usually with topical anesthesia only
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Excisional and incisional biopsies
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Frenectomy ("tongue-tie" release, orthodontic or
periodontal indications) without anesthesia or sutures
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Pediatric procedures. The lack of needles or
drills is a huge plus for kids.
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Cold sore treatments
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Apthous Ulcer ("canker sore" ) treatments
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Treatment of minor mouth and gum irritations
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For
a complete FDA clearance list go here
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Advantages of the Waterlase include.......
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Often no drill or needle for fillings
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No needle for most soft tissue procedures
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Increased bond strength for fillings
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Reduced post op sensitivity with fillings
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Thorough disinfection of cavity preps prior to
filling placement
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Treat kids with no needle or drill
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More rapid healing and reduced pain
after soft tissue procedures
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Drug free cold sore and apthous ulcer treatments
with immediate pain relief and healing within two to three days
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Excellent adjunct to crown and bridge work for
improved gingival health and more accurate impression
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For more information go to
Waterlase's patient page at
www.nopaindentistry.com.
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