Laser Applications in Implant and Restorative Care
On Demand

Laser Applications in Implant and Restorative Care

Dr. Joseph Sarkissian
2 CE Credits
Dental lasers are the ideal tool for all soft-tissue treatments, including applications in implantology. Successful implantology treatments require implants to be stable and immobile. Hard-tissue lasers (such as Er.YAG or Er.Cr.YSGG) are perfect for the treatment of peri-implantitis, including the removal of granulomatous tissue from the inflamed surface, bone stimulation, and implant decontamination.

Implant Placement
Hard-tissue lasers (such as Er.YAG or Er.Cr.YSGG) can be used to obtain the initial breach for implant placement rather than using micromotor.

Uncovering Implants in the Second Stage
All wavelengths of laser can be used to Uncover Implants in stage II implant surgery with precision and ease for the practitioner and significant patient comfort by vaporizing the tissue overlying the implant till the surgical cap is reached.

Gingival Contouring
Gingival contouring of the soft tissue is desired or indicated before the preparation or impression; then, a laser is the instrument of choice to accomplish this procedure. Height or shape discrepancies can be easily corrected, and the gingival contours are maintained and the field can remain dry and clean, ready for impressions.
In this course you will learn:
 Hard tissue lasers (such as Er.YAG or Er.Cr.YSGG) can be used to obtain the initial breach for implant placement rather than using micromotor.
Lasers can be used to Uncover Implants in stage II implant surgery with precision and ease for the practitioner and significant patient comfort.
Gingival contouring of the soft tissue, a laser is the instrument of choice to accomplish this procedure.
Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Joseph Sarkissian

Dr. Joseph Sarkissian studied microbiology at the University of Alabama. He then attended the dental school of the University of Goettingen in former West Germany, where he graduated in 1989. Over the next eight years he practiced dentistry on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. During that time he trained in homeopathy, completely abandoned the use of amalgam (mercury) fillings, and expanded his knowledge in the biological aspects of therapy. In 1998, he moved to Los Angeles and received his license to practice in California. He currently owns a state-of-the-art biological dental practice in Glendale, California. Dr. Sarkissian has extensive training in the use of lasers going back to 1999. He owns the waterlase iplus and uses it every day in conjunction with every aspect of biological dentistry, particularly in association with ceramic implants.

Dr. Joseph Sarkissian, DDS