Convergence News Network reporter Hu Zhaoxin/Reporting from Taipei

A man in his seventies sought professional dental consultation because of loose teeth and weak bite of his rear molars. The dentist shared that from X-ray images, it was found that more than 50% of the periodontal and alveolar bone in the patient's entire mouth was destroyed, indicating severe periodontal disease. In order to save the affected teeth, water laser was used to completely sterilize and strengthen tissue repair, supplemented by interdental fixation and occlusion adjustment. The minimally invasive water laser has the effect of assisting periodontal regeneration, effectively preserving the teeth and preventing the patient from having to face multiple surgeries for dental implants in the future.

Dr. Ye Liwei, a specialist in dental implants and periodontics at the Modern Dental Digital Implant Center of the Modern Dental Medical System, pointed out that this patient’s periodontal alveolar bone was destroyed and the teeth were simultaneously burdened with excessive biting force, resulting in occlusal injuries, which may aggravate periodontal damage or cause tooth displacement.

In order to effectively solve the problem and plan ahead, the doctor decided to work hard to save the affected tooth. Ye Liwei pointed out that by making good use of the characteristics of complete sterilization and enhanced tissue repair of water laser, interdental fixation and occlusion adjustment can reduce the excessive force load on the affected teeth. From the X-rays after treatment, it was found that the periodontal alveolar bone has been significantly regenerated and repaired. This way, there is no need to enter the second stage of periodontal flap surgery, and the natural periodontal regeneration can be achieved to extend the life of the teeth.

Ye Liwei said that this is the effect of minimally invasive water laser-assisted periodontal regeneration. From the professional perspective of periodontal disease treatment, water laser periodontal disease treatment has many features, including quietness and low noise, low treatment pressure, and reducing the noise and vibration generated by traditional periodontal disease treatment using ultrasonic scalers and periodontal scrapers.

In addition, for the treatment of periodontal pockets, water laser can remove inflamed tissue while effectively sterilizing, reducing bleeding, making the wound smaller, less painful throughout the course of treatment, and reducing the use of local dental anesthetics; the treatment process can stimulate the repair of healthy tissue, speed up healing, and reduce postoperative discomfort. For patients with systemic diseases such as diabetes or those taking anticoagulants, water laser is minimally invasive and safe, allowing patients who are not suitable for surgery to receive treatment with peace of mind.

In recent years, water laser has gradually become the mainstream laser in the dental field. This water wave laser periodontal disease treatment can avoid the discomfort of traditional periodontal disease treatment and achieve a minimally invasive, gentle, quiet and comfortable treatment experience. It is also highly safe and has excellent therapeutic effects. Ye Liwei said that judging from clinical periodontal disease treatment experience, water laser treatment of periodontal disease has good results in terms of postoperative recovery and reduction of gum swelling.

【Source of article reprint:Convergence News Network】
【Original source:Dr. Ye Liwei】