Q: When do your teeth and gums begin to heal after a gingivectomy/laser gum removal?
A: To most effectively treat gum disease, the ND/YAG laser is the treatment of choice. In our practice and teaching at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center(more), we utilize different types of lasers.
Diodes are used primarily to remove excess tissue. The ND/YAG is used for regeneration of bone and for the treatment of gum pockets. The healing and care are significantly different for each type of laser.
