Vancouver Laser Dentistry

Low-pain treatment:
The pulse duration of the KaVo KEY Laser 3 is so short that the reaction threshold of the nerves is not reached. There is generally no need for anaesthetics. No vibrations. No shrill drilling noise.

Germ-destroying effect:
KaVo KEY Laser 3 kills all germs. Owing to the high energy absorption in water of this laser wavelength, the moisture content of the germ cells is evaporated. The cell membrane bursts and the cells thus die.

Faster wound healing:
Operations with KaVo KEY Laser 3 are automatic, contactless and necrosis-free. So the result is faster wound healing without postoperative symptoms.

Discrete and complete concrement removal with absolute protection of the root support tissues and also almost 100% destruction of bacteria - by means of the feedback system. No need for scalers, Tomkins file and special instruments in periodontal treatment. Working "blind" in gingival pockets may now be confidently accomplished.

• Sterile procedure
• Gentle, effective and low-pain preparation
• Maximum possible germ reduction
• Faster wound healing
• No vibrations
• No drilling noise
• No need for anesthetic
• Shorter treatment time
• Easy operation using foot control

New range of indications in laser treatment:

Periodontics:

• Closed curettage with:
  • Removal of subgingival concrement.
  • Removal of junctional epithelium.
  • Germ reduction.

Conservative therapy:

• Caries preparation.
• Conditioning of enamel and dentine.
• Sealing of fissures.
• Densensitization of hypersensitive tooth necks.

Endodontics:

• Sterilization of the root canal.
• Drying of the root canal.
• Vital amputation.

Surgery:

• Apicectomy.
• Frenectomy.
• Exposure and drying of sulcus and stemming of blood flow.
• Exposure of implant.
• Removal of herpes and aphthae.
• Fibromectomy.
• Lancing of abscesses.
• Removal of extensive pathological oral mucous membranes.
• Vestibuloplasty.
• Incisions and excisions.
• Impacted wisdom teeth.
• Removal of exostoses.
• Modelling of the gingiva.
  

DIAGNOdent - the laser cavity detection system

The nature of cavities has changed. Recent studies suggest that the use of x-rays is misleading, as fluoride has made teeth denser meaning that x-rays cannot 'see' through it. Harder and more resistant enamel can conceal aggressive sub-surface decay. Because 80% of caries occur in the occlusal (biting surface) anatomy, it can remain virtually undetected with traditional diagnostic methods until significantly developed. Manual probing with an explorer is often an ineffective means to detect cavities as the enamel defect may be too small or inaccessible to the explorer tip.

The Diagnodent is a reliable, non-invasive laser that looks inside a tooth surface for bacterial contaminants and indirectly measures the degree of decay. It is highly effective in detecting caries at an early stage where teeth are most vulnerable.

Prevention instead of treatment:

• Patients are becoming increasingly health conscious and are taking more trouble to preserve their healthy tooth substance.
• In other words, the dentist is required to detect the smallest defects.
• The better and earlier the diagnosis, the better therapy may be planned.
• If interventions are necessary, then as far as possible only minimally invasive intervention with tooth-coloured fillings are required.

Satisfied patients:

• No damage to enamel by sharp-edged probes.
• Natural teeth are preserved for a longer time and healthy tooth substances are protected.
• Less exposure to radiation because no X-ray pictures are taken.
• Particularly advantageous for children and psychologically anxious patients.
• Best preventive care.
• Visual and acoustic representation of measured values make them easily understandable for patients.
• Reproducible and quantifiable results permit checking, stabilization and documentation of caries development.