LASER

LASER technology in simple term refers to application of highly concentrated light molecules onto the tooth or gums to bring about certain changes thereby accomplishment of the treatment.

Benefits of laser:

• Minimal or no local anaesthesia
• No bleeding
• No sutures
• Faster healing
• Increased patient comfort
• Minimally invasive
• Simplification of complicated procedures
• Helps in healthy tissue growth
• Reduced Pain

FAQ’s:

1. Is LASER harmful?
   No, if used by a trained practitioner and on following all the precautions, LASER is not harmful.
2. What precautions are necessary?
   LASER specific eye glasses are to be worn by the patient & operators during the procedure in order to protect the eyes.
3. Does LASER produce harmful radiation?
   LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, simply means concentration of light. LASER doesn’t produce any harmful radiation like X-ray or UV radiation does. It is totally safe and applicable.

Digital x-rays

Digital x-rays aids in immediate detection and diagnosis of decay and other pathologies. Digital radiography is a form of X-ray imaging, where digital X-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film.

Advantages:

• High quality of care
• Minimizes the exposure
• X-ray image enhancement
• No chemical developers
• Less time consuming
• Increased productivity
• Quick image sharing
• Easy to use

Intra oral camera

Intra oral camera used to show and educate the patients about the conditions of their oral cavity.

Infection control

Our dental clinic follows all the standard sterilization protocol which prevents transmission of infection and also cross contamination.

• Class B autoclave
  Class B autoclave is used for the sterilisation of all the equipment.
• Single use Sterilization pouch
  An advantage of pouching all instruments is that they remain sterile for up to 6 months until you use them again.
• Standard disinfecting agents
  It is always important to clean and disinfect the surface that comes in contact with the patients and practioners. Surface disinfection is the process that eliminates, inactivates, or destroys pathogens on a surface or item to the point where the surface or item is no longer capable of transmitting infectious pathogens. But before disinfecting, it is important to clean or wipe the surface thoroughly. Commonly used disinfectants are ethylene oxide, glutaraldehyde, phenols, quaternary ammonium salts.
• Infection control protocols