Periolase Dental Laser
Introducing the PerioLase,
the first Variable Pulsed Nd:YAG laser for dentistry.
In April of 1999 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved
the PerioLase Nd:YAG laser for various soft tissue procedures. In Jan.
2006, Dr. Tom Novak acquired the 8.0 watt Nd:YAG PerioLase for use in
our family dental practice. Dr. Novak has completed Academy of Laser
Dentistry Certification Level II, laser training for soft tissue procedures
and Laser ENAP training through Millennium Dental Technologies in Cerritos,
California. This would soon prove to represent a dedicated effort by
Dr. Novak, staff and patients to become involved in this new and revolutionary
technology now available to dentistry.
What is the PerioLase Dental Laser?
The PerioLase is a low powered, pulsed ND:YAG laser designed by a dentist
specifically for laser periodontal surgery. It is one of the few lasers
in the world capable of performing a wide variety of dental procedures.
Manufactured by Lares Research a dental manufacturer since 1956.
How long have these been used on patients?
The first Nd:YAD laser gained FDA approval in 1990. The pulsed laser
has been used to treat millions of patients throughout the world.
How is laser treatment different?
Treatment with this laser differs from conventional treatment
in that they can be:
- Faster and more efficient
- Essentially painless, decreased anesthetic
- More sterile, reduced risk of infection
- Bloodless, in most cases, no cutting or suturing
- Less invasive
- Precise and conserving of healthy tissue
- Earlier and interceptive
- Safer
- Less painful postoperatively
- No contraindications
- Less chair time
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How are dentists using this laser on soft tissues?
- Gingivoplasties & gingivectomies (tissue removal)
- Subgingival curettage (therapeutic, remedial and prophylactic)
- Operculectomies (removal of gum tissue covering partially erupted
tooth)
- Biopsies
- Retraction of gum tissue for crowns and bridges
- Oral infection therapy
- Speed healing of canker and cold sores
- Incision for drainage of abscesses
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Is anesthesia required?
Lasers reduce and in some cases eliminate, the need for dental injections
Why is pain reduced so greatly?
One of the major advantages of laser surgery is decreased postoperative
sensitivity. Lasers have the ability to create some analgesia in both
hard and soft tissues Lasers can deliver energy faster than it takes
to trigger a neural response.
What are the advantages of using dental lasers?
Lasers are the most versatile instruments made available to general
dentists. They give the dentist the ability to deliver highly concentrated,
controlled energy into some of the most difficult recesses of the mouth.
The ability of a beam of laser light to ablate (vaporize) tissue with
precise precision, to reduce bacteria, to cauterize, to operate below
the threshold of pain, to perform quickly and to perform new modalities
is revolutionizing dentistry.
What are the advantages of dental laser surgery?
Many soft tissue incisions can be made without anesthesia. The incisions
are precise and normally bloodless. Patients report a substantial reduction
in postoperative pain.
Does the PerioLase harm the tooth, pulp or gums?
No.
Is the Laser safe?
Yes, in every way, when used with good clinical judgment.
Does the PerioLase cut tooth enamel?
No. Vaporizing enamel will be one of the last potentials realized with
a laser.
How does the laser work?
A laser emits concentrated energy in the form of a light beam. This
beam vaporizes matter. The laser delivers a narrow beam and the operator
vaporizes only a specific number of cell layers within the circumference
of this beam. This gives the dentist precise control over the laser.
The dentist starts and stops the laser with a foot pedal.
How is this laser different from others tried in dentistry?
This laser has a sophisticated computer that provides variable energy
outputs. This results in more predictable laser/tissue effects and
treatment outcomes. The system delivers it's energy through a thin
optical fiber, which extend through small diameter angled tips on light
and slender hand pieces. This allows access into the farthest reaches
of the mouth. The combination of safety and effectiveness in this laser
is being proven daily in this clinical practice.
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