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The Technology behind Laser Gum Surgery in Harrisonburg & Winchester, VA

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History Of Laser Technology

Laser technology was first introduced in the early 1960s. Since then, it has been integrated into many different facets of our daily lives. Today’s dental professionals have even found ways to use it for treating periodontal disease. Following is a brief history of dental lasers for patients of the Shenandoah Valley Implant Institute interested in laser gum surgery in Harrisonburg & Winchester, VA. Today’s medical lasers produce this ultra-focused beam of light through the use of four components:

  • An electrical source to generate the energy
  • A mirror system to guide the light
  • A semiconductor to emit specific wavelengths of light
  • Fiber optics to transport the light

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What is a laser?

Laser in Dentistry

The word “laser” is actually an acronym that stands for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.” While natural light consists of multiple wavelengths, a laser is just a single beam of light that has been highly focused. Today’s medical lasers produce this ultra-focused beam of light through the use of four components:

  • An electrical source to generate the energy
  • A mirror system to guide the light
  • A semiconductor to emit specific wavelengths of light
  • Fiber optics to transport the light

By harnessing and manipulating light energy, today’s doctors can use this technology in various procedures, such as the treatment of periodontal disease.

How are lasers used?

Dental lasers are generally used for one of three things:

  • Diagnosing diseases
  • Soft tissue surgery (such as treating periodontal disease) 
  • Hard tissue surgery (such as bone recontouring)

As the technology continues to improve, dental laser usage expands into new areas. Recent innovations include reshaping of the teeth and jaw bone as well as detecting diseases and other oral health risks early on.

How can lasers treat periodontal disease?

The Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®) allows Shenandoah Valley Implant Institute to vaporize bacteria and infected tissue in a manner that minimizes pain and discomfort. Since the laser is not absorbed by bone, teeth, or water, there is very little risk of inflicting damage to healthy areas of the mouth.

Laser technology has completely revolutionized the way we treat periodontal disease. To learn more about laser gum surgery in Harrisonburg & Winchester, VA, contact the Shenandoah Valley Implant Institute doctors and schedule your consultation today!

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American Dental AssociationAmerican Association of PeriodontolgySAPVirginia Dental AssociationPierre Fauchard Academy

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Harrisonburg Office

119A University Blvd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

New Patients: 540-431-4392
Current Patients: 540-434-8575
Fax: 540-433-5175
Email: wizarddoc@comcast.net

Winchester Office

1705 Amherst St Suite 202

Gateway Professional Center
Winchester, VA 22601

New Patients: 540-431-4395
Current Patients: 540-662-6400
Fax: 540-662-8681
Email: drjeffdickson@yahoo.com

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

*Closed 1pm to 2pm for Lunch

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