Send them home with a bacteria-free smile. " I implemented the DenMat NV® PRO3 Microlaser in my practice and have found that it is a crucial piece of technology that can be utilized on patients every day. This diode laser has allowed me to provide my patients with additional procedures at a high rate of patient acceptance because they perceive the treatment to be high-tech. - Timothy Kosinski, DDS " Dental hygienists can incorporate soft-tissue diode laser therapy in combination with scaling and root planing in periodontal pockets.* A diode laser is absorbed well by melanin, hemoglobin, and other chromophores present in periodontal disease. This allows for a non-surgical approach to gain easier access to deeper calculus deposits after ablation of diseased epithelium and hemorrhage control. Laser-assisted periodontal therapy (LAPT) can be used as an adjunct to traditional scaling and root planing. Laser energy selectively targets only darker, necrotic tissue and leaves healthy tissue alone, allowing for better healing and results. Dental hygienists can also perform other various procedures depending on state law with a non-initiated tip such as biostimulation to aid in the healing of things like apthous ulcers. *Refer to State Dental/Hygiene Board for local laws. Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) Before any routine cleaning it may be warranted to use a laser to eliminate bacteria from the periodontal pocket. By using laser bacterial-reduction techniques, you can prevent cross-contamination in the mouth and help encourage healthy reattachment of the gum tissue. Sulcular Debridement A diode laser can be used to selectively remove diseased epithelium without harm to the healthy tissue, allowing the healthy tissue to regenerate. In some cases pocket depths can be reduced from <6 mm to pockets of 2-3 mm depth. 2 Desensitization A thin layer of fluoride can be applied to the sensitive area, using a diode laser to perform biostimulation therapy. Occlude the varnish into the dentinal tubules to reduce dentinal sensitivity for up to 1 year. See the Science