New innovative technology: waterlase in periodontics.

ABSTRACT

The Waterlase ™ is a revolutionary tool for dentists which is a unique combination of laser energy and water, a process called Hydro Photonics™, to perform many traditional dental procedures with less need of anesthesia. Since the Waterlase laser cuts hard and soft tissue without heat, vibration or pressure, the dentist may be able to perform the procedure without anesthesia. Also, using the Waterlase laser reduces bleeding, post-operative pain and swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. It is extremely versatile. It can be used for a wide range of hard and soft tissue procedures including decay removal, cavity preparation, root canals, smile design, frenectomy, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, curettage, vestibuloplasty, operculectomy, crown lengthening, flap surgery, removal of granulation tissue and bone surgical procedures and many others.