BIOLASE announces upgrade of WaterLase iPlus 2.0 to treat peri-implantitis

BIOLASE first introduced its REPAIR protocol for periodontitis in 2014, and has now leveraged that significant clinical accomplishment to develop the REPAIR Implant protocol to assist in the management of peri-implantitis. Both of these periodontal clinical protocols are now integrated into the WaterLase iPlus 2.0. WaterLase utilizes proprietary and patented Radial Firing Perio Tips, which emit a corona of laser energy to manage infection, necrosed tissue, anaerobes and other material compromising the implant surface and surrounding periodontal structures.

“Peri-Implantitis is a growing problem in implant dentistry,” said BIOLASE President and CEO Harold C. Flynn Jr. “BIOLASE is committed to providing dental professionals with clinically advanced technology to address today’s dental health challenges. The REPAIR Implant protocol is an important new WaterLase capability, and we’re excited to bring it to practitioners and their patients.”

“This clinically important new addition to WaterLase is part of our continued commitment to provide better care for patients and provide a foundation for practice growth,” Flynn added.

With an increase in the number of dental implants placed around the world, incidences of peri-implantitis are a growing health issue that is frequently encountered in the dental practice. Estimates for the incidence of peri-implantitis vary between 10 and 43 percent of all dental implants placed. WaterLase technology offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional treatment of peri-implantitis.

With the addition of the new REPAIR Implant protocol, the WaterLase iPlus 2.0 now provides pre-programmed settings and step-by-step applications for more than 50 procedures and clinical indications.

Advantages of the new WaterLase iPlus 2.0 REPAIR Implant protocol include:

• Minimally invasive protocol to assist in the management of peri-mucositis and peri-implantitis.
• Easy access and not harmful to implant surface.
• Closed flap protocol can be used for early peri-implantitis.
• Treat site-specific or whole-mouth cases.
• Laser photoacoustic properties effectively debride the implant surface.
• Supported by over 40 examples of clinical evidence.

(Source: BIOLASE)