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Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry uses focused light energy to support precise soft-tissue care with comfort-forward treatment planning. It’s commonly used for selected gum procedures, tissue management, and adjunct periodontal support when clinically appropriate.

Gentle precision for healthier gums and smoother visits

Laser-assisted dentistry can help with soft-tissue contouring, crown lengthening, tissue management for restorative work, and selected non-contact applications. We always evaluate your case first and recommend what’s best for you.

  • Soft-tissue crown lengthening & gum reshaping
  • Tissue management for clearer restorative margins
  • Adjunct periodontal & peri-implant support
  • Selected soft-tissue excisions when indicated
  • Hemostasis support for clearer visibility
  • Comfort-focused, controlled clinical approach
Focus
Soft-tissue precision
Goal
Cleaner margins & comfort
Best for
Selected clinical cases
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Laser Dentistry

Soft Tissue Crown Lengthening

Soft tissue crown lengthening is a laser-assisted procedure that reshapes or removes excess gum tissue to reveal more natural tooth structure. It’s commonly used to support clean restorative margins and improve smile proportions when gums cover too much of the teeth.

Clinical note: Laser-assisted soft-tissue management can support hemostasis and improve visibility during procedures—helping the clinician work more precisely around margins when needed.
Assessment and planning
Step 01

Assessment & Smile Planning

We evaluate gum levels and treatment goals to plan ideal contour and tissue reshaping.

Gingival contouring
Step 02

Precise Gingival Contouring

Controlled soft-tissue contouring to improve symmetry and expose tooth contours.

Hemostasis for clearer margins
Step 03

Hemostasis for Clear Margins

Laser-assisted coagulation can support hemostasis for clearer visibility during care.

Tissue management for restorations
Step 04

Tissue Management for Restorations

Helps expose and define margins when tissue overlaps, supporting restorative steps.

Aftercare and follow up
Step 05

Aftercare & Follow-up

Personalized guidance and follow-ups to support healing and stable results.

Clinical Example: Example of soft tissue crown lengthening to access a carious lesion, whose full extent is covered by hyperplastic gingiva.
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Surgical Excisions

Laser-assisted surgical excisions may be used for selected soft-tissue cases such as irritating lesions and frenum impingement—supporting controlled tissue removal and clearer clinical visibility when indicated.

Indications: irritating lesions, frenum impingement
Settings: 1–2W average power. On rare occasions use up to 3W. (Continuous wave settings can be up to 3W. Remember that in pulsed mode, average power is 50% of peak power.)
Tip: Initiated
Anesthesia: Injection is usually required, although some topical products may work well
Note: If you are requesting a pathologic analysis of your excised tissue, you can inform the pathologist that a diode laser was used.
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Step 01

Inspect & Document

Inspect the lesion and measure if needed for clinical or pathology records prior to excision.

Step 02

Anesthesia & Tissue Stabilization

After anesthesia, stabilize the tissue with forceps or an instrument to improve control and access.

Step 03

Laser Excision at the Base

Direct laser energy at the base of the tissue using a sweeping motion, keeping light retraction pressure to support controlled excision.

Step 04

Finish Margins & Hemostasis

Finish with healthy tissue margins slightly outside the original lesion dimensions and perform hemostasis if needed.

Step 05

No Sutures Typically Needed

In many cases, no sutures or packing are placed. The tissue should heal well; follow-up can confirm healing progress.

Reminder: If tissue is submitted for pathology, mention that a diode laser was used (helps interpretation of margins and tissue effects).

When we may recommend laser dentistry

Laser dentistry can be helpful when soft-tissue control and visibility matter—especially for shaping gums and supporting selected clinical goals.

Soft-Tissue Focus Cleaner Margins Comfort-Forward Clinical Precision

What to expect

We assess your needs, explain the process clearly, and choose the most appropriate approach. Aftercare instructions are provided based on your procedure.

If you have a restorative goal, we focus on clean margins, visibility, and comfortable healing support.

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