Advances in Medical Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2564-8942
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2564-8942
+44 1478 350008
Iren Vlahova
Dental Laser Center, Bulgaria
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Advances in Medical Research
Lasers are the newest technology in dentistry. They can be a substitute or a complimentary tool in restorative dentistry and can add many operative and psychological advantages in dental care. They can be used in conjunction with traditional techniques to complete routine dental procedures with equal and sometimes better results. Laser technology allows the dentist to perform micro dentistry, remove only diseased dental tissue, preserving the remaining tooth structure without structural weakening and further breakdown. We can control the quality of cavity preparation, preparation time, better healing, pain reception – both objective and subjective, the managing and modelling of the anxiety, fear and phobia during the dental visit. Dental anxiety and pain can be caused by a number of reasons like previous bad experience, loss of control and feeling helpless, fear of unknown, embarrassment about teeth condition. We use lasers also in surgery, in orthodontic treatment, in parodontal treatment, for removing many kinds of tumors or biopsy. There are several laser wavelengths for different applications on both soft and hard tissue. All oral tissues can be ablated with laser energy. The light produced by a laser is monochromatic and has low divergence. The light emitted can be in the visible and non-visible spectrum, travelling in only one direction in a near parallel beam. The different wavelengths interact is different ways with the different tissues. The degree of tissues response is related to physical parameters, importantly wavelength, absorption potential and power density. The most important is the relationship between the operator with its knowledge and manual skills, the laser and the target tissue. Knowledge of the distinct absorption characteristics of the target tissue and given wavelength allows precise selection of the correct laser for a given operative procedure. There are not tactile and thermal stimulation compared to drills, there are not sharp and rotating instruments in the mouth and no risk of accidental cutting, there is no vibration and there is considerably less noise. Lasers are a big help for misbehaving kids who are usually emotionally compromised, shy and introverted, frightened or aggressive. They need a confidence to avoid any sudden movement. They need to trust the dentist and not delay the dental care because it can lead to catastrophic progression and development of caries lesions which can create complications. The four basic applications in common use are laser fluorescence, soft and hard tissue therapies and photo activated disinfection. It is a challenge to cope with different reactions and end the treatment with positive survey results.
Iren Vlahova, DDS, a dentist working with lasers for more than 12 years. She completed dentistry in Medical Academy in Sofia and M.Sc. in Laser Dentistry in the University of Genoa. She has a private Dental Laser Center in Sofia. She is interested in working with kids comparing their behavior when using drills and lasers in managing anxiety and fear using lasers and hypnosis.
E-mail: drvlahova@gmail.com