Quick Picks: Versatile All-Tissue Dental Lasers

As dental laser technology continues to advance, more dentists are investing in these systems. They offer a variety of benefits, from more efficient procedures to a more comfortable patient experience. Dentists are turning to all-tissue lasers for various procedures in periodontics, esthetic dentistry, endodontics, pediatrics and, of course, general dentistry. While a great addition to any practice, lasers require an investment in time and money. It’s important to choose an option you’re comfortable using and that’s backed by a company that will offer you and your team the support you need as you incorporate it into your practice. Here’s a closer look at a few of the options available today.  

CompanyBIOLASEConvergent DentalMillennium Dental TechnologiesFotonaJ. Morita USA, Inc.
ItemWaterlase iPlus Premier EditionSolea Dental LaserPerioLase MVP-7 Dental LaserLightWalker ST-E Hard/Soft Tissue Dental LaserAdvErl Evo
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DescriptionThe laser features modular software design, providing clinicians with customized procedure packages to ensure they invest in the capabilities they Solea, the first 9.3 µm laser cleared by the FDA and the first CO2 laser cleared for hard and soft tissue, is also the first to integrate computer Achieve immediate profitability and increased patient satisfaction with world’s first and only FDA clearance for True Regeneration™ – new cementum, LightWalker ST-E model features Er:YAG, dentistry's best all around wavelength for both hard and soft tissue. It cuts cavity preparations fast while

Designed to provide comfortable treatments for a wide range of clinical applications, the AdvErl Evo is an Er:YAG laser that is virtually painless for

WarrantyNot Available1 year2 years1 yearNot Available
DimensionsNot Available(WxDxH) 12 x 26 x 40 in (30 x 66 x 102 cm)27.9 x 41.9 x 62.2 cm
(11 x 16.5 x 24.5 inches)
28 x 52 x 82 cm
(11.2 x 20.5 x 32.2 inches)
9-3/4 x 23 x 41-5/8 inches
WeightNot Available145 lbs (65 kg)19.6 kg (43 pounds)61 kg (135 pounds)108 lbs
PowerNot Available13 watts6 watts10 watts1.5 kVA (at Maximum Laser Output)
Physical Media SourceNot AvailableCO2Nd:YAGEr:YAGEr:YAG
Dental ApplicationsMore than 80 FDA-cleared indications.Hard Tissue: Ablation of hard tissue for caries removal and cavity preparation.
Soft Tissue: Incision, excision, vaporization, coagulation, and hemostasis of soft tissues in the oral cavity.
Periodontal Treatment with Ultraguide Handpiece and Hollow Waveguides
Soft And Hard Tissue ApplicationsHard Tissue Applications
Soft Tissue Applications
Endo Applications
Soft tissue curettage / sulcular debridement / osseous crown lengthening / periodontal treatments / frenectomy / hemostasis / cavity preparation / caries removal
Pulse EnergyNot Available15 mJ20 - 300 mJNot Available30~400 mJ at 1~10PPS; 30~170 mJ at 20PPS; 30~80 mJ at 25PPS
Laser ClassificationAll-tissueClass 4 (IV) Laser ProductClass 4 LaserEN 60825-1/2001
IEC 8525-1
US CDRH CFR 21 1040.10
Class 4 (Er:YAG), Class 2 (Aiming Beam)
Operating VoltageNot AvailableNot Available110 - 120 volts
200 - 240 volts (Single Phase)
120 voltsAC 100V - 240V ±10% 50/60 Hz
Available Tips and SizesNot AvailableComputer control allows for variable laser spot sizesFlexible Fiber Optic Delivery System
360 µ
400 µ
600 µ
17 Different Sapphire
And Quartz Tips (Contact handpiece)
200 µm & 300 µm Fiber
17 Tips for various applications
Tip Sterilization MethodNot AvailableNot AvailableAutoclaveAutoclaveAutoclave
Handpiece Type / SwivelNot Available75° contra angle handpieceAnodized Aluminum TrueFlex Three Part Hand PieceTitanium
Swivel
Tip-Less And Contact
Not Available
Control PanelA larger touchscreen display and improved graphic user interface enhance the user experience, providing intuitive controls and modern esthetics. On-board technique animations and protocol guides allow for a seamless introduction to laser procedures.TouchscreenTouchscreenTouchscreenTouchscreen
Foot OperationNot AvailableVariable speed foot pedalYesYesYes
PortableNot AvailableYesYesYesYes
WavelengthWaterlase’s proprietary Er,Cr:YSGG 2780 nm wavelength9,300 nm1,064 nm2,940 nm2940 nm
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