Laser Treatment

As mentioned previously, a successful outcome for the patient is dependent upon thorough and proper disinfection and cleaning. To help achieve this critical objective the Waterlase™ laser from Biolase™ may be used as part of the treatment modality.

The proprietary laser light (2780 nm Er,Cr:YSGG wavelength) eliminates bacteria (up to 99.7% reduction¹ ²) directly, and also through exceptional fluid dynamics the laser energy provides to the cleaning irrigations used. These dynamic actions include moving the fluids incredibly efficiently throughout the canals (acoustic streaming), and the creation of vapor bubbles that collapse creating strong waves to eliminate bacteria (cavitation). Furthermore, it does this safely without damage or fractures to the tooth structure.

This incredible technology is available as part of the treatment at no additional fee.

¹Gordon W, Atabakhsh VA, Meza F, Doms A, Nissan R, Rizoiu I, Stevens RH. The antimicrobial efficacy of the erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser with radial emitting tips on root canal dentin walls infected with Enterococcus faecalis. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007 Jul;138(7):992-1002.

²Schoop U, Goharkhay K, Klimscha J, Zagler M, Wernisch J, Georgopoulos A, Sperr W, Moritz A. The use of the erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser in endodontic treatment: the results of an in vitro study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007 Jul;138(7):949-55.

Siqueira JF Jr, Rôças IN. Polymerase chain reaction-based analysis of microorganisms associated with failed endodontic treatment. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2004 Jan;97(1):85-94.

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