the ezlase 940 Wavelength
Until recently, soft-tissue dental diode lasers used one of two wavelengths: 810 nm or 980 nm.

The older wavelengths, 810nm and 980nm were selected by laser manufacturers because of their commercial availability and energy absorption characteristics in soft tissue.

An analysis of the wavelength absorption chart (Figure 1) shows that the new 940 nm wavelength can provide great hemostasis during soft tissue procedures because of its position on the absorption peaks of Hb and HbO2 while being slightly off the absorption peak of H2O.

In addition, clinical use by experienced diode laser users are indicating that the new ComfortPulse™, pulse characteristics are more comfortable for patients. This research led BIOLASE Technology, to develop the ezlase, the first dental laser to obtain clearance at this unique 940 nm wavelength.

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