Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) is a treatment procedure in periodontics to remove oral tissues infected by gum disease, treat loose teeth, eliminate bacteria and remove tartar from the gumline. Dental professionals are opting for LANAP over conventional surgery as the standard method of treatment for gum disease. With LANAP, patients can get faster healing times and more predictable outcomes.

Laser teeth whitening is administered in a dental office exclusively, and is the most expensive method for whitening. Bleach is applied to each tooth, and heat generated by a laser enhances its effectiveness while ultimately speeding up the process.Laser teeth whitening is a safe and effective procedure. It is unlikely to cause serious side effects but can cause temporary discomfort. Tooth sensitivity and minor gum irritation are the most common side effects.

Operculectomy is the procedure of surgically removing the operculum or the flap of gum that partially covers over a tooth. This procedure treats pericoronitis, a condition characterized by pain and inflammation of the operculum. Laser operculectomy have several advantages over surgical knife such as enhanced haemostasis, less post-operative pain and a better post-operative healing. Therefore, lasers can be considered as a better and acceptable alternative for excision of pericoronal flaps.

Laser gingivectomy is a dental procedure that recontours or scalpels the gingival tissue to improve long term dental health or aesthetics.Compared to conventional scalpel surgery, soft-tissue dental lasers, such as Laser diode, Nd:YAG laser, Er:YAG laser, Er,Cr:YSGG laser,and CO2 lasers, can perform this procedure, offering a precise, stable, bloodless, often less painful, and accelerated healing experience.However, the Laser diode gained more popularity due to its versatility, less interaction with hard tissue, ease of use, and the less expensive set up.