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Periodontal Laser Treatments

TwinLight® Laser Treatments for Periodontal Disease

Dental lasers are playing an increasingly important role in periodontology, providing highly effective treatments for procedures such as periodontal osseous surgery, gingivoplasty, gum pigmentation removal, crown lengthening, and more. Dual-wavelength Er:YAG and Nd:YAG dental lasers are the perfect tools for performing the widest variety of laser-assisted periodontal procedures in a minimally invasive, cost-effective manner. Introducing TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment For treating periodontal disease, FDA approved  TwinLight® Periodontal Treatment (TPT) is a comprehensive and minimally invasive periodontal therapy incorporating the power of dentistry’s two most effective laser wavelengths: Er:YAG and Nd:YAG. The TwinLight® approach enables wavelength-optimized treatments for periodontal therapy (such as WPT™), which create the optimal conditions for healing periodontal tissues. What’s more, TPT prevents infection and promotes reduction in pocket depths. The TwinLight® procedure is performed in three simple steps:
  • Step 1: The Nd:YAG laser removes the diseased epithelial lining of the periodontal pocket and improves access to the root surface.
  • Step 2: The Er:YAG laser is used to thoroughly remove microbial biofilm and calculus from the root surface.
  • Step 3: The Nd:YAG laser energy is used to coagulate and promote the formation of a stable fibrin clot.

How it Works

Using a soft tissue laser in areas of periodontal disease allows us to:
  1. Safely remove diseased tissues in your gum pocket linings without damaging the healthy ones around it.
  2. Clean away any remaining soft biofilm or calcified bacterial deposits, which contribute to gum infections.
  3. Stimulate fibrin and coagulation of the soft tissues, reducing bleeding and enhancing the opportunity for gum reattachment onto the roots of the teeth.
  4. Sealing of the infected pocket, reducing the opportunity for reinfection after treatment.
Patients undergoing TwinLight® periodontal therapy to manage their gum disease see faster and more dramatic results than treatment without a soft tissue laser.

What to Expect

Your TwinLight® procedure is a minimally invasive treatment used in lieu of (or in combination with) periodontal surgery. It takes several seconds per tooth surface for the laser to perform thorough decontamination and facilitate a tissue response. While not painful, some people prefer to have their mouth numbed with a local anesthetic to ensure they’re completely comfortable.

Since laser therapy is typically combined with other gum treatments, your mouth will usually be numb during the treatment.

The light wavelengths in soft tissue lasers work in a way that trigger faster coagulation and disinfection. Such qualities are crucial when managing a severe infection like periodontitis. Because gum pockets are often difficult to clean on your own, providing a sterile environment where the gums are already starting to reattach is the best way to position our patients on a road towards a healthy smile.

With your laser gum treatment, you can typically expect:

  • Better results from periodontal treatment
  • Shorter healing times
  • Improved gum attachment levels (pocket reduction)
  • Reduced risk of bone and tooth loss

Contact Dr. Robert Bridges today to request a new patient appointment and find out if TwinLight® laser gum treatment is right for you.