The main disadvantage is the limited use. Although the CO2 laser is indicated for a number of procedures, it is still not as commonly used as conventional surgical procedures. Another disadvantage is, of course, the price. Not all patients can afford to pay the price. Also, not all dental offices can afford to buy one of these lasers. That is why patients can find the services in every dental clinic.
Indications:
The CO2 laser is indicated for a very large number of dental procedures. These indications make it such a great and useful tool. They include gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, vestibuloplasty, papillectomy, frenectomy, flap surgery, drainage of abscess, homeostasis, removal of soft tissue lesions, removal of hyperplasias, treatment of aphthae and ulcers, biopsies, crown lengthening, operculectomy, activating bleaching agents, debridement of sulcus, removal of benign tumors, pathologies on salivary glands, preparation of gingiva for prosthetic appliances, resection during the treatment of periodontal disease, and more. As you can see the indications are really impressive.