Manufacturers of dental lasers provide product information to assist the dental hygiene clinician’s selection.*
DioLase
Manufacturer: Biolase Technology, Inc.
Location: San Clemente, California
Brand name: DioLase Plus
Product launched: 2004
Type of laser: Diode
Dimensions: 8 inches by 9 inches by 12.5 inches
Weight: 13 pounds
Operatory transport: Hand carried
Pre-set controls for hygiene procedures: Yes, four pre-set buttons on control panel
Applications: Laser periodontal therapy, laser curretage
Delivery system: Fiberoptic
Beam/fiber diameter: 200 µm or 400 µm
Tissue approach: Both contact and noncontact
Disinfection/sterilization:Autoclave, strip the fiber
Utilities: 120V
Training materials: Provided with purchase, but hands-on training is additional cost
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $12,900
Financing options for dental hygienists: Yes
Contact information: www.biolase.com; info@biolase; (888) 424-6527
Manufacturer: Biolase Technology, Inc.
Location: San Clemente, California
Brand name: LaserSmile™
Product launched: 2001
Type of laser: Diode
Dimensions: 8 inches by 9 inches by 12.5 inches
Weight: 13 pounds
Operatory transport: Hand carried
Pre-set controls for hygiene procedures: Yes, four pre-set buttons
Applications: Laser bleaching, laser photobiomodulation
Delivery system: Fiberoptic
Beam/fiber diameter: 200 µm or 400 µm
Tissue approach: Both contact and noncontact
Disinfection/sterilization:Autoclave, strip the fiber
Utilities: 120V or 240V
Training materials: Provided with purchase, but hands-on training is additional cost
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $22,900
Financing options for dental hygienists: Yes
Contact info: www.biolase.com; info@biolase; (888) 424-6527
Manufacturer: Lumenis/OpusDent
Location: Santa Clara, California.
Brand name: NovaPulse LX20-SP
Product launched: 1999
Type of laser: C02
Dimensions: 137 cm by 35 cm by 35 cm
Weight: 20 kg
Operatory transport: Wheeled
Pre-set controls for dental hygiene procedures: Yes
Applications: Sulcular debridement
Delivery system: Hollow wave guide
Beam/fiber diameter: 3 mm
Tissue approach: Both contact and noncontact
Disinfection/sterilization: Autoclave, steam/gas
Utilities: 120V
Training materials: Provided with purchase
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $41,500
Financing options for dental hygienists: Yes
Contact info: www.lumenis.com; [email protected]; (877) 586-3647
Manufacturer: Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Location: Amherst, New York
Brand name: Odyssey Soft Tissue Diode Laser
Product launched: 2004
Type of laser: Diode
Dimensions: 5.5 inches by 6.25 inches by 8.75 inches
Weight: 5.5 pounds
Operatory transport: Hand-carried
Pre-set controls for hygiene procedures: Yes
Applications: Sulcular debridement, decontamination
Delivery system: Fiberoptic
Beam/fiber diameter: 400 µm
Tissue approach: Contact
Disinfection/sterilization:Handpiece is autoclavable
Utilities: 120V
Training materials: Provided with purchase, but hands-on training is additional cost
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $11,750
Financing options for dental hygienists: Yes, through dental dealers
Contact info: www.get odysseylaser.com; [email protected]; (800) 533-6825
Manufacturer: Lumenis/OpusDent
Location: Santa Clara, California
Brand name: OpusDuo EC
Product launched: 2002
Type of laser: Er:YAG and C02
Dimensions: 14.5 inches by 23.6 inches by 47 inches
Weight: 110 pounds
Operatory transport: Wheeled
Pre-set controls for dental hygiene procedures: Yes
Applications: Sulcular debridement
Delivery system: Hollow wave guide
Beam/fiber diameter: 1.3 mm
Tissue approach: Both contact and noncontact
Disinfection/sterilization: Autoclave, steam/gas
Utilities: 240V, air
Training materials: Provided with purchase
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $58,475
Financing options for dental hygienists: Yes
Contact info: www.lumenis.com; [email protected]; (877) 586-3647
Manufacturer: Millennium Dental Tech, Inc.
Location: Cerritos, California
Brand name: PerioLase MVP-7
Product launched: 2001
Type of laser: FRP Nd:YAG
Dimensions: 24.5 inches by 11 inches by 16.5 inches
Weight: 42 pounds
Operatory transport: Wheeled
Pre-set controls for hygiene procedures: Yes, for hygiene curettage
Applications: Laser periodontal therapy
Delivery system: Fiberoptic
Beam/fiber diameter: 360 µm
Tissue approach: Contact
Disinfection/sterilization: Cold sterile, autoclave
Utilities: 120V
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $54,995
Contact info: www.millennium dental.com; dmccarthy@millen niumdental.com; (562) 860-2908
Manufacturer: Lares Research
Location: Chico, California
Brand name: PowerLase ST6
Product launched: 2003
Type of laser: Nd:YAG
Dimensions: 18.5 inches by 9.4 inches by 14 inches
Weight: 36 pounds
Operatory transport: Wheeled
Pre-set controls for hygiene procedures: Yes
Applications: Laser periodontal therapy
Delivery system: Fiberoptic
Beam/fiber diameter: 300 µm
Tissue approach: Both contact and noncontact
Disinfection/sterilization: Heat sterilization
Utilities: 120V
Training materials: Provided with purchase
Length of warranty: One year
Suggested retail price: $24,999
Financing options for dental hygienists: Leasing
Contact information: www.laresdental.com; usa-sales@ laresdental; (800) 347-3289
Manufacturer: Zap Lasers LLC
Location: Pleasant Hill, California
Brand name: SoftLase 2W
Product launched: 2000
Type of laser: Diode
Dimensions: 4 inches by 5.4 inches by 9.5 inches
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Operatory transport: Hand carried
Pre-set controls for dental hygiene procedures: Yes, pulse mode
Applications: Laser periodontal therapy
Delivery system: Fiberoptic
Beam/fiber diameter: 400 µm
Tissue approach: Contact
Disinfection/sterilization: Fiber and handpiece are autoclavable
Utilities: 120V, 240V
Training materials: Provided with purchases, but in-office training is additional cost
Length of warranty: Two years
Suggested retail price: $7,950
Financing options for dental hygienists: Yes, $165 for 60 payments
Contact info: www.zaplasers.com; [email protected]; (888) 876-4546
