Steven R. Pohlhaus, DDS

Minimally Invasive Laser Dentistry

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One of the more exciting applications of dental lasers is in their application in periodontal disease. For years now dentists on the leading edge of periodontal care have been devising ways to incorporate these excellent tools into their patient's care. Our office has been using lasers as an adjunct to our periodontal program since 2004. The recent addition of the dual laser Lares Powerlase has added an exciting new dimension to our periodontal care. Lasers are characterized by their wavelength; each type of laser having certain clinical advantages and disadvantages. Laser periodontal protocols take advantage of each machines characteristics but often are lacking due to the weakness inherent in each system. An advantage of our current laser is it has both wavelengths popular in gum disease care allowing us to take advantage of all the abilities of each device without the limitations of a single wavelength. We combine this with modern technology for genetic and bite analysis to result in a thorough, cost effective protocol.

For the patient in need of periodontal care this means....

bulletLaser surgery for periodontal disease in fewer appointments
bulletPersonalized antimicrobial therapy
bulletNo scalpels
bulletNo sutures
bulletGreatly reduced post operative pain
bulletMore rapid healing
bulletLess invasive procedures
bulletLaser disinfection of diseased periodontal pockets
bulletLaser and piezoelectric assisted tartar removal  (no more scraping!)
bulletLess expensive than traditional surgery

Our protocol is very thorough including the following cutting edge tools

bulletComputer assisted bite analysis
bulletDNA probe tests for your specific bacteria

A personalized antimicrobial regimen of mouthwash and locally delivered/systemic antibiotics is devised from a DNA test of the specific species of bacteria found in your periodontal disease sites

 

bulletGenetic Susceptibility Test

For the high risk patient a genetic test for a specific enzyme defect is advised to help properly manage more involved cases. This genetic test is from a simple cheek swab.

 

bulletDual wavelength laser periodontal surgery

Er:Yag laser is used for disinfection, safe tartar removal below the gum line, biostimulation, and root cleansing and preparation for improved healing

Nd:Yag laser is used for minimally invasive surgical approach, disinfection, fibrin clot formation, and biostimulation

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