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Clinical Case Presentation:
The
Application of the Waterlase Laser in
Apicoectomy.
Note: Some of the clinical photographs and
steps shown on this web page may or may
not be cleared by the United States Food
and Drug Administration. Unless cleared
by the FDA, BIOLASE does not specifically
endorse a procedure or protocol.
The Waterlase® YSGG was the first
dental laser cleared by the FDA for Apicoectomy.
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Dr. David
Browdy graduated with a B.A. in history
from the University of Pennsylvania
in 1970. A graduate of Tufts School
of Dental Medicine in 1974, Dr. Browdy
completed his postgraduate Endodontics
training in 1976 from New York University.
He has been in solo private practice
limited to Endodontics in Lynbrook,
New York since 1977. Through continuing
education, teaching, and participating
as a member of the American Dental Association,
the American Association of Endodontists,
The New Jersey-New York Endodontic Association,
and the Academy of Laser Dentistry,
Dr. Browdy academically and clinically
employs the latest cutting edge techniques
in the specialty of endodontics. |
A patient presented with a symptomatic tooth
that had been previously treated endodontically.
An apicoectomy was indicated, but she was
on Coumadin® and a vasoconstrictor could
not be used. Dr. Browdy needed a method
to minimize any discomfort for the patient.
The Waterlase YSGG was used for the incision,
osteotomy and root resection. The left vertical
incision was completed with a scalpel to
compare it with the Waterlase incisions
(horizontal, and right-vertical). The bleeding
on the laser wounds was minimal, and the
Waterlase was even used to constrict the
flow of blood from the scalpel wound.
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Fig.
1. Pre-op view. Fig. 1. A mucogingival
flap with two releasing incisions, one
completed with the scalpel (left), and
the remainder completed with the Waterlase.
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2. The Waterlase is also cleared
for cutting osseous tissue quickly and
with minimal trauma. Above, the Waterlase
is used for Osteotomy to create access
to the diseased root tip. |
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3. The Waterlase is also cleared
for cutting, contouring, or resecting
the root, as pictured. |
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4. One week post-op. Healing
occurred at a faster-than-normal rate. |
Dear Dr. Browdy:
Having had conventional root canal experiences
several times, this last experience with the
laser was more postive than I ever imagined.
I had absolutely no pain during the procedure,
and the aching and hurting I thought would
come afterwards -- it never came! I was delighted
to be part of the cutting edge in endodontics.”
Sincerely,
K. Roswell
New York, New York
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Some of the clinical images, claims, descriptions, and steps listed here represent the judgment and decisions made by the clinician(s) who conducted this procedure. BIOLASE, its employees, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration do not necessarily endorse or support any procedural claims listed hereon. Also, some of the components, steps, or items used to perform the procedure may be the intellectual property of the clincian(s) Actual results in a clinical setting may vary. If you have any questions, lease contact BIOLASE for more information.
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