Biolase has launched the Waterlase iPlus System dual-wavelength all-tissue laser.
The iPlus can cut all tissue types twice as fast as current laser systems with no pain or discomfort and no risk of cross-contamination associated with conventional drills, according to the company.
Using a patent-pending technology, the laser has the highest pulse energy at short pulses among all erbium-based, 3-micron lasers in dentistry and the highest pulse repetition rates, Biolase said. The result is fast removal of hard tooth tissue with no discomfort to the patient, in combination with a smooth surface finish.
The iPlus features the company's proprietary 2780-nm YSGG technology together with an integrated iLase 940-nm diode laser or as a standalone unit. The iLase will enhance the capabilities of the YSGG by providing a diode laser that can be utilized for unexpected soft-tissue cases in an adjacent treatment room, better control of bleeding, and the potential for temporary pain relief and teeth whitening, the company said.
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