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Waterlase

The Waterlase MD incorporates an extraordinary set of innovative new features, as well as many new features requested by laser owners from around the world. The Waterlase MD also features an all-new chassis that contains components, materials and design technology from the same creative minds that put high-performance luxury automobiles on the road (Mercedes Benz-AMG), and NASA's rockets into orbit (Northrup Grumman).

The HydroBeam™ Illuminated Handpiece

Featuring the most advanced, state-of-the-art design ever introduced in laser dentistry, the Waterlase® MD's handpiece is built using aerospace materials for extreme durability and complete comfort. The all-new HydroBeam™ handpiece is a 360° fully rotating instrument with exclusive contra-angle design and an ultra-low-mass head for maximum visibility in the surgical field. Plus, laser dentists can take advantage of an exclusive ultra-white, shadow- free LED illumination system.

The HydroBeam™ Features

The SensaTouchT Laser Control System

The Waterlase® MD features a dazzling, new high-resolution control system, using Windows® CE with intelligent touch-screen navigation for complete on-the-fly control. Whether you need advice for choosing a tip for a procedure, or suggestions for power settings, the Waterlase MD's new LaserPalT help system is at your service.

SensaTouchT uses high-resolution screens to adjust aiming beam intensity, handpiece illumination intensity, air/water spray., and much more.

SensaTouchT Features

A Waterlase Dentist cares so much about your comfort that they have invested in the ultimate in dental lasers, the Waterlase or Waterlase MD™ from BIOLASE – absolutely number one in dental lasers. The Waterlase laser's gentle combination of laser energy and water works without heat, vibration or pressure – the things that make a drill hurt. That means fewer shots, less anesthetic. So you can enjoy a comfortable, no-fear visit to the dentist.

Clinical Benefits

Waterlase® is fundamentally transforming the way patients experience their dental visits.

PATIENT COMFORT

Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be performed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases.

ACCURACY AND PRECISION
Waterlase® dentists are able to remove tooth enamel decay (the hardest substance in the body), bone and gum tissue precisely while leaving surrounding areas unaffected. This conserves and allows you to keep more of the healthy tooth structure.

REDUCED TRAUMA
High speed drills can cause hairline cracks and fractures in the teeth that eventually lead to future dental problems. Waterlase® reduces damage to healthy portions of the tooth and minimizes trauma.

IMPROVED CAVITY FILLINGS
Waterlase® cavity preparations can increase bond strength of tooth-colored restoration resulting in longer lasting fillings.

LESS BLEEDING AND SWELLING
Due to its conservative, gentle cutting action and coagulating capabilities, the Waterlase® performs many soft tissue (gum) procedures with little or no bleeding and less post-op swelling.

FEWER DENTAL VISITS
Since you often do not need shots or anesthesia, a Waterlase® dentist can perform cavity preps in all areas of the mouth in just one visit. This technology also gives trained Waterlase® dentists the ability to perform many procedures that were previously referred to specialists.

VERSATILITY
The Waterlase® is extremely versatile. It can be used for a wide range of hard and soft tissue procedures. From decay removal, cavity preparation, root canals, smile design, gum and bone surgical procedures and many others.

Why Waterlase?

Waterlase® is fundamentally transforming the way patients experience their dental visits.

PATENTED HYDROPHOTONIC™ TECHNOLOGY

Waterlase® Dentistry uses a patented technology combining YSGG laser energy and a spray of water, a process called HydroPhotonics™, to perform a wide range of dental procedures on teeth, gum and bone more comfortably. Typically, Waterlase Dentists use fewer shots and less anesthesia reducing patient anxiety and providing a more relaxing dental experience.

FEWER SHOTS & LESS ANESTHESIA

Waterlase® is a versatile tool that allows dentists to cut teeth, bone and gum tissue with less trauma and do procedures that can’t be done with traditional tools such as the drill and scalpel. Your Waterlase® dentist will determine what type of treatment is appropriate for your needs.

PROVEN TECHNOLOGY, COMFORTABLE CARE

Lasers have long been the standard of care in medicine for many surgical and cosmetic procedures such as LASIK, wrinkle removal, hair removal and many others. The Waterlase® was approved for hard tissue procedures in 1998 and since has been cleared for numerous additional dental procedures. Thousands of dentists around the world have performed millions of procedures with less need for shots, anesthesia, drills and post-op numb lips.

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