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Key Downloads
Concepts in Using the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Perio
By Dr. Bradley Dean
Download this comprehensive, peer-reviewed article that discusses laser-assisted perio using the Er,Cr:YSGG laser.
Other Key Articles
Procurement of autogenous bone…using the ErCr:YSGG laser: a preliminary report
By Dr. Cameron Lee
International Journal of Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Implants
Treatment of the contaminated implant surface using the Er,Cr:YSGG laser
By Dr. Robert Miller
Implant Dentistry.
Morphological changes of bone irradiated by Er,Cr:YSGG laser
By Dr. X. Wang, et al.
Journal of Clinical Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
Effects
of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation on canine mandibular
bone.
By Dr. Y. Kimura, et al.
Journal of Periodontology
Healing processes in the jaws of rabbits treated with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser
By X. Wang, et al.
Lasers in Medical Science
Torus removal with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser
By Dr. Arthur Scott
General Dentistry
Bactericidal effect of different laser systems in the deep layers of dentin.
By Dr. Ulrich Schoop, et al.
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
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Last updated October 4, 2005 The
Waterlase MD™ is an excellent
adjunct in any periodontal practice
The Waterlase MD (Er,Cr:YSGG laser wavelength)
can provide a more comfortable dental experience for your
patients, as well as offer minimally invasive alternatives
to traditional periodontal therapy.
The Waterlase
MD has been cleared by the U.S. FDA for a number of important
periodontal indications including:
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· Laser soft tissue curettage
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· Sulcular debridement
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· Osseous crown lengthening
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· Implant recovery
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· Soft tissue crown lengthening
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· Hemostasis
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· Flap
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> Download the complete list of FDA-cleared indications for the Waterlase.
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Procedures
The Waterlase MD is an excellent
adjunct for a wide range of common periodontal procedures
including:
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Lesion removal
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Gingivectomy
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Soft-tissue
band-aid
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Crown
lengthening
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One procedure where the
Waterlase MD really shines is de-epithelialization of
the soft tissue in the
management of tissue in the treatment of site-specific perio. Dr.
Bradley Dean highlights this procedure in his Concepts in Laser Periodontal Therapy”article,
which appears in the October 2005 issue of Dental Economics.
> Click here for more information on this spotlight procedure
Key Scientific Findings
"…the Er,Cr:YSGG laser cuts
canine mandibular bone effectively without burning, melting,
or altering the calcium:phosphorus ration of the irradiated
bone."”
J Periodontol 2001;72:1178-1182.
"…Use of the Er, Cr:YSGG laser
for harvesting autogenous bone and removing third molars
is predictable, has minimal morbidity, and is preferred
by patients over the conventional high-speed hand piece..."”
J Oral Implantol 2005; 31:1:32-38
“"…the Er,Cr:YSGG laser
facilitates precise surgical ablation with minimal thermal
damage to adjacent tissues in vivo. Although there is a
minimal delay before the subsequent healing process begins,
the overall postoperational healing is favorable. Hence
the Er,Cr:YSGG laser is an instrument with significant potential
for use in minor oral surgery, especially where hard tissue
is concerned."”
Lasers in Medical Science 2005
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