What type of laser is used in dentistry?
The dental lasers in common use today are Erbium, Nd:YAG, Diode, and CO2. Each type of laser has specific biological effects and procedures associated with them. A solid understanding of each of these categories of devices is imperative for any clinician hoping to pursue laser use in their practice.
What type of laser is Solea?
isotopic CO2 dental laser
An isotopic CO2 dental laser, Solea uses an oxygen-18 isotope and other specialized modifications to release a 9.3 µm wavelength, unlike erbium dental lasers that vaporize water and slowly chip away at enamel and native CO2 systems that, at a wavelength of 10.6 µm, are only useful when working on soft tissue.
What is YSGG laser?
Erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) was introduced in 1997 for the surgical needs of clinical dentistry in general practice. Erbium laser energy is absorbed by collagen, hydroxyapatite, and water components. It allows the laser to cut soft tissue, tooth structure, and bone.
Does laser filling hurt?
Even biopsies and cavity fillings are made painless with laser dentistry! All procedures are performed with pinpoint accuracy to protect the surrounding tissues, and there are no stitches to care for afterwards. As an added bonus, lasers sterilize as they go, which reduces the risk of painful bacterial infections.
How much does Solea laser cost?
What is the cost of Solea Sleep treatment? The cost of Solea Sleep treatment is $750.
Does Solea laser work?
A. Solea is an isotopic CO2 laser that operates at a unique wavelength—9.3 microns—to deliver fast results whether used on gingiva, dentin, enamel, or bone. It produces a very narrow, intense beam of light energy that, when it comes in contact with tissue, is able to remove or reshape that tissue.
What is erbium laser in dentistry?
Erbium hard tissue lasers have the capability to prepare enamel, dentin, caries, cementum, and bone in addition to cutting soft tissue.
What does YSGG mean?
YSGG
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| YSGG | Yttrium Scandium Gallium Garnet |
Why do dentists not use lasers?
The disadvantages of lasers are that: Lasers can’t be used on teeth with fillings already in place. Lasers can’t be used in many commonly performed dental procedures. For example, lasers can’t be used to fill cavities located between teeth, around old fillings, and large cavities that need to be prepared for a crown.
Is laser dental cleaning worth it?
Laser dental cleaning has proven to be effective at restoring the health of gums, allowing patients to keep their teeth as they grow older. This minimizes the risk of more serious oral health concerns, including oral cancer.
What do you need to know about the waterlase?
The Waterlase is a dental laser that enables the dentist to use minimal and in some cases even no anesthetic or drills to perform many routine dental procedures!
How does the waterlase laser work on teeth?
The Waterlase combines water, air, and laser energy for safe use on human tissue in the mouth. Our teeth are partially made up of water and when the laser makes contact with the tooth it excites the water molecules to cut through the tooth.
Can a waterlase laser be used on an adult?
The Waterlase is cleared for numerous dental applications that can be performed on both pediatric and adult patients. One of the Waterlase’s greatest strengths is how precise it is!
Is it safe to use waterlase for dental work?
Our award-winning Waterlase system is a safe and gentle alternative to traditional dental tools. Using laser energy and water spray, Waterlase can perform many procedures without a shot or a drill. See how your dentist is using Waterlase to offer the latest in patient care.