Dr Stéfan Crafford

This word-class laser technology is backed with international laser education as Dr Stéfan Crafford participates in the "Mastership Lasers in Dentistry Diploma" through RWTH Aachen University, Germany in a commitment to providing his patients with the best standard in modern dental care.

Using dual-wavelength laser technology, the premium Waterlase iPlus and EPIC, patients receive a scientifically highly advanced alternative to traditional dental tools. Using both lasers provides the full spectrum of laser dentistry should you need a treatment on gums, teeth, bone or a combination, including advanced cleaning and disinfection in periodontics and endodontics (root canal for example).  In the well trained hands of Dr Crafford, these dental lasers provide a more gentle, precise and convenient dental experience of the highest standard.

The Waterlase laser combines laser energy with a gentle spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures – without the heat, vibration and pressure associated with the conventional dental drill. With many procedures, it's possible to use less anaesthetic, and often no anaesthetic at all. Waterlase dentistry is used for Cavities, Oral Surgery and Mouth Sores, Repair Treatment for Gum Disease and Peri-Implantitis, Endodontic cleaning and disinfection, and being so gentle and precise, it is ideal for Pediatric Dentistry for kids of all ages.  Learn more about Waterlase dentistry here.

The EPIC laser (for soft tissue) specialises in providing a more effective and gentle experience in Oral Surgery, Periodontal Treatment and disinfection, Endodontic disinfection as well as excellent Laser Pain Therapy and Laser Teeth Whitening (faster and with less chance of any sensitivity).

WATERLASE, GREAT FOR PATIENTS WHO WERE ONCE AFRAID

While many adults feel like a kid at the thought of visiting the dentist, this is something of the past with Waterlase Dentistry, often coining the phrase, “No Fear Dentistry!” Those who suffer from anxiety due to past dental experiences or fear of needles are more likely to feel calm and relaxed when receiving treatment with the gentle Waterlase laser system.

PAEDIATRIC PROCEDURES RECOMMENDED WITH WATERLASE

• Infant and child frenectomy (tongue-tie)
• Exposure of unerupted teeth (unable to break out from the gum area)
• Sealants (preventive dental treatment to protect tooth surfaces)
• Fillings (extent of decay on tooth structure)
• Vital pulpotomy (removal of pulp tissue)

ABOUT LASER TEETH WHITENING WITH BIOLASE EPIC LASER & GEL

The laser energy activates the LaserWhite20 whitening gel containing photo initiators to accelerate the whitening process. This helps ensure that whitening is as quick as possible, without pain or damage to the surrounding gums. With the Biolase EPIC laser, a full whitening procedure, lightening teeth by 4-6 shades, in just 30 minutes of active treatment time. This is faster than other in-office whitening systems and allows patients to get back to daily life (with a brighter smile) as soon as possible.

BENIFITS OF LASERS OVER CONVENTIONAL SURGERY

• Lasers have an ability to seal blood vessels thereby achieving haemostasis
• Lasers seal lymphatic vessels, so decrease post surgical swelling
• They seal nerve fibres thereby reducing operative and post operative pain
• Reduces mechanical trauma to tissue
• Less scarring and greater precision because of the mono chromic coherence qualities
• Reduces bacterical counts thereby promoting predictable healing with minimal post operative inflammation