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 Dr.
Steven R. Pohlhaus
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 Dr
Pohlhaus has been performing laser dentistry since 2004.Our office has a Lares
Powerlase AT dental laser. This versatile device performs a host of both
tooth and soft tissue procedures, often times with no need for local
anesthesia. It contains both an ER:Yag and Nd:Yag laser. This laser lacks the
heat and vibration of the dental drill so many fillings can be done without
anesthesia . 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 allowing for much less invasive
fillings. Decay can also be identified so early
that it can be reversed through hygiene, diet, and fluoride measures such that
it may never
need a filling.
A number of procedures can be performed
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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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Advantages dental lasers 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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