Dental News - Waterlase uses simple laser protocols to complete perio and implant procedures

Dental Tribune USA

Sun. 6 November 2016

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The flagship Waterlase system is the iPlus, an innovative laser system that enables dentists to complete many common dental procedures using minimally invasive laser energy combined with a fine water spray to gently remove hard and soft tissue. The latest model now incorporates REPAIR Perio and REPAIR Implant, two power laser-based protocols for managing early to moderate periodontitis and peri-implantitis in a general dental setting.

Both protocols leverage the gentle removal of diseased tissue and calculus.

For tooth cutting, the WaterLase iPlus helps to eliminate microfractures associated with the traditional dental drill, as well as thermal damage and risks of cross-contamination. The laser’s precision enables minimally invasive treatment with less removal of healthy tooth structure and soft tissues. For soft tissue, the WaterLase iPlus ablates the target tissue layer by layer, which, according to the literature, enables the dental professional to perform oral surgeries with less bleeding, dynamic tissue response and faster healing.

WaterLase iPlus can improve efficiency in a practice with a wide range of benefits, including performing many restorative procedures without anesthetic. By eliminating the time required for the onset of anesthetic, the dentist and staff can efficiently move from patient to patient, staying on time and adding to the bottom line. Revenue per-chair, per-day can markedly increase with the WaterLase iPlus.

Also, a WaterLase practice can generate more income per patient-visit. Because anesthetic is not required in most cases, the dentist can address more of a patient’s clinical needs by working in all four quadrants. Also, WaterLase iPlus can offer alternative treatment modalities when traditional protocols are not addressing conditions such as deep periodontal pockets, endodontics and more. Fewer recall appointments means fewer appointments falling through the cracks, resulting in greater efficiency for both practice and patient. Additionally, WaterLase iPlus is indicated for both periodontal and endodontic procedures, so enterprising general dentists can keep more of those cases within their practice.

Dental professionals who have successfully integrated WaterLase iPlus into their practice can realize more than just enhanced clinical outcomes and greater productivity. Independent research shows that WaterLase iPlus owners report a renewed passion for their craft and greater enjoyment in addressing the clinical needs of their patients. By reducing chair time, improving clinical results and enhancing the overall management of patient-flow through a practice, WaterLase iPlus can become the cornerstone of the 21st-century dental office.

WaterLase iPlus is indicated for a wide range of soft- and hard-tissue treatments, including comprehensive periodontal procedures (such as deep pocket therapy with new attachment and subgingival calculus removal) and endodontic treatment (such as root canal shaping and cleaning). WaterLase iPlus delivers 10 watts of power and up to 100 pulses per second for fast, efficient cutting with little or no anesthetic required. An illuminated, compact, contra-angle handpiece allows precise control and movement of the laser tip around the treatment site as well as easy access to all areas of the oral cavity. WaterLase iPlus is operated via an intuitive graphical touchscreen. There are no settings to program or tip guides to consult. The system includes a docking station for an iLase 940 nm diode laser. A comprehensive selection of tips, accessories and upgrades are available. A full regimen of introductory and advanced training is included with each WaterLase iPlus.

(Source: BIOLASE)

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