Implants & surgery

Laser treatments

A laser can be used as an instrument or an adjunct in selected procedures. Your dentist explains where it has a role in your plan and what alternatives are available.

Console and handpiece of a CO₂ dental laser.
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Laser dental treatments

What it can include

Your dentist decides what suits you after an assessment.

  • Cavity preparation, sealants and pulp treatments
  • Canal disinfection and photoacoustic irrigation — PIPS
  • Periodontal pocket treatment and laser curettage
  • Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy — aPDT
  • Laser-assisted peri-implant care
  • Gingivectomy, gum contouring and frenectomy
  • Laser-assisted oral surgery and biopsies
  • Crown removal and preparation for cementation
  • Teeth whitening and gum depigmentation
  • Photobiomodulation in postoperative care
  • Applications for tooth sensitivity and discomfort
  • Adjunctive care for ulcers, cold sores and oral lesions
  • Assessment of lesions: fibromas, haemangiomas and fungal conditions

At your consultation

Useful questions to ask your dentist:

  1. What role would a laser have in my case?
  2. What alternatives are available?
  3. What outcomes and limitations should I understand?

About costs

Reception can confirm the consultation fee. For treatment, ask for an estimate that lists the stages, materials and follow-up visits. Your plan and cost are set after the consultation, based on your situation.

Book a consultation.

Tell us what worries you. The dentist assesses the situation and explains your options.