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Waterlase®
A New Laser Technology
for Dental Procedures
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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.
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.
It 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.
Hamid
Zehtab, DMD - 470 Sixth Street - Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: 503-636-4324 - Fax: 503-635-5978
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