At the Lotus clinic Dr Frankl uses 3 Dental lasers:
1. waterlase laser for doing fillings without the use of the drill and without
the need for local anaesthetic
The Waterlase® uses HYDROKINETIC® technology to perform a variety of dental
procedures, including cavity preparation, caries removal, tooth etching and a wide
range of soft tissue (gum) procedures.
The Waterlase® has been cleared for HARD & SOFT tissue procedures for both
children and adults. Waterlase® is distributed domestically and internationally
for both hard and soft tissue dental applications.
- The Waterlase® system is a revolutionary new dental device that uses
laser-energized water to cut teeth.
- BIOLASE received FDA clearance to market the Waterlase® system for use
on hard tissue (teeth) on October 9, 1998.
- This combination of laser energy and water-spray creates "HYDROKINETIC™"
energy, and is a patented technology invented by BIOLASE scientists and engineers.
What are benefits of the Waterlase® ?
- The Waterlase® significantly improves patients' comfort in the dentist's chair:
98.5% of patients treated with the Waterlase™ system reported no discomfort during the procedure in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial conducted at the University of the Pacific.
- Because it does not cause heat or vibration in the mouth, Waterlase® may ease the pain and anxiety of patients who fear the vibration and high-pitched whine of traditional drills. In contrast, the Waterlase® makes a gentle "tapping" noise.
- Waterlase® uses a cool-water spray to cut teeth without generating heat. Conventional drills and lasers can overheat teeth during procedures, inducing discomfort and irreversibly damaging the soft tissue or pulp underneath.
How does Waterlase® work?
- The Waterlase® system uses laser-energized water to cut teeth.
- The Waterlase® emits a laser beam that energizes a highly precise spray of air and water.
- Water droplets absorb the laser energy and become laser-energized water particles that, when directed at the tooth, rapidly remove enamel, dentin and decay/caries.
2. Diagnodent laser-used to diagnose cavities in your tooth.
3. A soft tissue laser used to do gum reshaping and laser gum treatment to treat advanced Gum Disease.
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