Dental Lasers for Both Hard and Soft Tissues

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

There is little doubt that lasers are now a part of mainstream dentistry. While this technological advancement has focused mostly on diode lasers capable of performing minimally invasive soft tissue procedures, a variety of hard/soft tissue lasers can provide a practice with the ability to use the technology for less traumatic hard tissue procedures on enamel and dentin. This other class of lasers can work on all intraoral tissues and provides the potential to transform a dental practice. With applications for everything from crown preps, endodontics, periodontics and even sleep apnea treatments, when properly implemented, these all tissue laser systems offer a wider range of minimally invasive applications. Here is a side-by-side look at some of the different lasers available in this category.

CompanyBIOLASEConvergent DentalDEKAMillennium Dental TechnologiesFotona
ItemWaterlase iPlusSolea Dental LaserSmart 2940D Plus Dental LaserPerioLase MVP-7 Dental LaserLightWalker ST-E Hard/Soft Tissue Dental Laser
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DescriptionThe Waterlase iPlus all-tissue laser technology represents the utlimate in patient comfort and clinical excellence for modern dental practices. The Solea, the first 9.3 µm laser cleared by the FDA and the first CO2 laser cleared for hard and soft tissue, is also the first to integrate computer With Smart 2940D plus Hard/Soft Tissue Dental Laser system supplies energy pulses at electronically controlled intervals, allowing for rapid and Achieve immediate profitability and increased patient satisfaction with world’s first and only FDA clearance for True Regeneration™ – new cementum, LightWalker ST-E model features Er:YAG, dentistry's best all around wavelength for both hard and soft tissue. It cuts cavity preparations fast while
WarrantyNot Available1 year1 year2 years1 year
Dimensions28 x 48 x 84 cm
(11 x 19 x 33 inches)		(WxDxH) 12 x 26 x 40 in (30 x 66 x 102 cm)23 x 65 x 145 cm
(9 x 25.5 x 57 inches)		27.9 x 41.9 x 62.2 cm
(11 x 16.5 x 24.5 inches)		28 x 52 x 82 cm
(11.2 x 20.5 x 32.2 inches)
Weight34 kg (75 pounds)145 lbs (65 kg)47 kg (103.6 pounds)19.6 kg (43 pounds)61 kg (135 pounds)
Power10 watts13 wattsNot Available6 watts10 watts
Physical Media SourceEr,Cr:YSGGCO2Er:YAGNd:YAGEr:YAG
Dental ApplicationsNot AvailableHard Tissue: Ablation of hard tissue for caries removal and cavity preparation.
Soft Tissue: Incision, excision, vaporization, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissues in the oral cavity.
Periodontal Treatment with Ultraguide Handpiece and Hollow Waveguides		Soft And Hard Tissue ApplicationsSoft And Hard Tissue ApplicationsHard Tissue Applications
Soft Tissue Applications
Endo Applications
Pulse Energy600 mJ15 mJ50 - 500 mJ20 - 300 mJNot Available
Laser ClassificationClass 4 LaserClass 4 (IV) Laser ProductNot AvailableClass 4 LaserEN 60825-1/2001
IEC 8525-1
US CDRH CFR 21 1040.10
Operating VoltageNot AvailableNot Available230 volts110 - 120 volts
200 - 240 volts (Single Phase)		120 volts
Available Tips and SizesBendable TipsComputer control allows for variable laser spot sizesSaphire Tips
Variety Of Sizes		Flexible Fiber Optic Delivery System
360 µ
400 µ
600 µ		17 Different Sapphire
And Quartz Tips (Contact handpiece)
200 µm & 300 µm Fiber
Tip Sterilization MethodAutoclave
Single Use Disposable Tips Available		Not AvailableAutoclaveAutoclaveAutoclave
Handpiece Type / Swivel2 Handpieces Available:
MD Turbo Handpiece
MD Turbo Handpiece
Both Contra Angle 360° Rotating Handpieces		75° contra angle handpieceContact And Non Contact HandpieceAnodized Aluminum TrueFlex Three Part Hand PieceTitanium
Swivel
Tip-Less And Contact
Control PaneliPad-Like TouchscreenTouchscreenTouchscreen ControllerTouchscreenTouchscreen
Foot OperationYesVariable speed foot pedalYesYesYes
PortableYesYesYesYesYes
Wavelength2,780 nm9,300 nm2,940 nm1,064 nm2,940 nm
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