Since the 1990s, lasers have played an increasing role in dental care. As laser technology becomes more precise and affordable, dental practices can utilize advanced lasers for both routine and specialized care.
Dental lasers allow clinicians to employ minimally invasive techniques during treatment. Lasers can perform both hard- and soft-tissue procedures, which makes them more versatile than many traditional tools.
Lasers also offer exceptional disinfection capabilities, reducing the risk of infection. Laser dentistry is often pain-free, with reduced postoperative bleeding and inflammation, thereby minimizing patient discomfort and improving recovery times.
Ayu Dental partners with dental practices as a trusted supplier of Biolase dental diode laser equipment. Read on to learn about the benefits of the Biolase dental diode laser. Investing in a Biolase device can help you treat more patients and improve their outcomes.
What Are Dental Diode Lasers?
Diode lasers are modern devices. They use a semiconductor to create energy as a focused beam of light. Tissues in the oral cavity, including enamel, dentin, and soft tissues, absorb the energy from the laser. Depending on the type of laser and its wavelength, diode lasers can be used for cutting, coagulating, or vaporizing tissue.
Lasers can be used for minimally invasive treatments, resulting in significantly less pain compared to traditional dental tools. Many laser procedures can be performed without anesthesia, a significant benefit over traditional methods. In addition, lasers promote disinfection and coagulation during treatment, thereby reducing the risk of bleeding, inflammation, and infection both during and after procedures.
Dental diode lasers also have applications in cosmetic dentistry. The lasers can be used to activate whitening agents, making in-office whitening procedures quicker and providing patients with the desired results in shorter treatment times.
Biolase is a leader in versatile dental diode lasers suitable for a range of dental practice specialties. Ayu Dental offers a range of Biolase devices, including soft-tissue and all-tissue lasers.
All-Tissue Lasers vs. Soft-Tissue Lasers
When selecting a dental laser system, clinicians should consider their patient population, treatment needs, and opportunities to expand their treatment offerings. While a soft-tissue laser may be less costly, it also has limited functionality. If your practice offers a wide range of treatments, a more versatile device may be the better choice.
Choosing the most versatile laser system enables practices to deliver superior treatment modalities to a wider range of patients. This not only improves patient outcome and satisfaction, but it also increases the overall return on investment for the device.
All-Tissue Lasers
All-tissue lasers are effective on both hard tissue, such as enamel and dentin, and soft tissue. They can be utilized for procedures such as gingivectomy, as well as additional treatments including dental caries, reshaping bone, and periodontal surgery.
Ayu Dental carries Biolase all-tissue lasers, giving dental professionals access to laser technology that delivers the widest range of treatments.
- Waterlase iPlus Premier Edition: Combines laser energy with water spray for unparalleled accuracy and patient comfort. It delivers efficient cutting of hard and soft tissues while reducing thermal damage. The Waterlase iPlus is suitable for fillings, periodontal treatments, dental implants, and root canals.
- Waterlase MDX: The Waterlase MDX is an affordable, high-performance dental laser appropriate for all-tissue use. This compact, cost-effective, minimally invasive dental laser system helps you grow your practice while providing patients with the best possible experience.
Soft-Tissue Lasers
Soft tissue lasers are useful for procedures like gingivectomy, frenulectomy, and gingival tissue remodeling. They’re a good choice for practices that focus on gum surgeries and other soft-tissue treatments. They can also be used as adjuvant tools in hard tissue treatments to assist with coagulation and cauterization of affected soft tissues.
Ayu Dental offers Biolase soft-tissue laser devices for dental professionals who specialize in soft-tissue treatments.
- Epic Hygiene: The Epic Hygiene device offers painless and precise treatment for routine dental care. The ergonomic design was created by hygienists for hygienists, as a go-to tool to manage non-surgical periodontitis and routine dental care.
- Epic X Diode Laser: This device combines atomized water and laser energy for quick, painless soft tissue treatment, bacterial reduction, and low-level laser therapy. It offers modes for pain therapy and whitening, allowing you to provide your patients with a broad range of treatments using a single device.
Clinical Benefits of Biolase Dental Lasers
Research shows that dental lasers offer improved treatment precision and patient outcomes over traditional “drill dentistry.” Patients may prefer laser treatment due to the absence of vibrations and instrument noises that often provoke discomfort and anxiety. Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) support the use of lasers in dental practice.
Laser treatments offer significant clinical benefits, including:
- Precise cutting and reduced bleeding: Lasers are precision instruments that can be used for even the most delicate incisions. Additionally, lasers can be used to cauterize vessels during treatment, thereby reducing bleeding both during and after the procedure.
- Patients experience less pain and heal faster. Lasers and minimally invasive methods do not produce the strong vibrations associated with traditional dental tools. They can be used without the need for an anesthetic, and patients experience less postoperative pain.
- Lower risk of infection and better sterilization: Lasers can sterilize the treatment area during the procedure. This reduces the chances of disease and other problems.
- Dental diode lasers are helpful for many dental procedures. They can be used in periodontics, surgery, and hygiene. These lasers are great for routine care, cosmetic work, and surgeries. This makes them one of the most versatile tools in the field of dentistry.
Why Dental Clinics Should Invest in Biolase Dental Diode Lasers
Biolase dental diode lasers improve precision and speed in dental treatments. Clinicians can complete procedures more efficiently, allowing them to see more patients per week. This can lead to increased billing, ultimately resulting in higher revenue. Additionally, the cost of operating a dental laser device can be lower than that of traditional tools due to a reduced need for anesthetics and the availability of replaceable parts.
Offering laser dentistry can be a strong marketing tool. Shorter treatment times, with less discomfort and improved results, are appealing to prospective patients, as well as increasing patient retention.
Biolase devices are compact enough to easily fit into workspaces without requiring expensive renovations or upgrades. The devices offer procedure archiving and wireless connectivity. You can send info from the device via email for easy entry into EHR and billing systems.
How Ayu Dental Supports Your Practice
Ayu Dental is a recognized supplier of Biolase dental laser technologies. We are committed to ensuring that our customers have access to the necessary equipment to achieve their dental practice goals.
We offer 24/7 online customer support to help troubleshoot any issues with your Biolase device. Our team comprises field engineers and an in-house support team to assist you with any questions you may have.
Contact a member of our sales staff to discuss financing options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of procedures can be performed with Biolase dental lasers?
Biolase dental lasers are appropriate for procedures including:
- Fillings
- Periodontal treatments
- Dental implants
- Root canals
- Teeth whitening
- Oral soft tissue surgery
- Endodontic disinfection
- Gingivectomy
- Frenulectomy
Are Biolase dental lasers safe for all patients?
When used by trained professionals, dental lasers are a safe and effective tool. However, not all patients are candidates for laser dentistry. Lasers cannot be used in situations such as:
- Treating teeth with existing filling
- Treating interdental cavities
- Treating excessive tooth decay
- Removing damaged restorations (bridges, crowns, etc.)
How does laser treatment compare to traditional dental tools in terms of pain and recovery?
Laser dentistry typically causes less pain than traditional methods. Patients report less discomfort during procedures, and recovery times are often shorter.
What maintenance is required for Biolase dental diode lasers?
Biolase dental diode lasers require routine cleaning and sterilization after each use. This can be performed by dental staff, as specified in the device’s instructions.
Biolase devices have built-in troubleshooting capability. Follow the on-screen prompts to solve common operational issues. You can call the manufacturer for further service and support.
Additionally, Biolase dental diodes require periodic calibration by a qualified technician. Calibration schedules vary by device, and information can be found in the user’s manual.
How quickly can I expect ROI after purchasing a Biolase laser?
Biolase dental lasers can reduce procedure time and increase patient throughput, enabling you to bill for more procedures per week. The pace of ROI will depend on how significant that increase is for your practice.
Can these lasers be used for both soft and hard tissue treatments?
All-tissue lasers can be used for both hard and soft tissue procedures, within the device’s parameters.
Soft-tissue lasers can only be used on soft tissues, up to a certain depth. They are not effective on hard tissue such as enamel or dentin.
What training is needed to use Biolase lasers effectively?
BIolase offers online training for the use of their devices. Professionals can access their library of tutorials, webinars, podcasts, and videos.
Biolase dental lasers provide advanced treatment options that enhance patient outcomes and boost practice profitability. Upgrading to laser dentistry enables clinicians to deliver the best, most effective treatments to all patients, with reduced discomfort and quicker recovery times.
Conclusion
If you are ready to upgrade your equipment with an investment in a Biolase dental diode laser, explore Ayu Dental’s comprehensive product offerings or contact us directly. We can schedule a consultation or product demo to help you select the ideal device for your practice.
