Syneron Dental Laser – the Newest Dentistry Technology

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For Selected Clinical Applications

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Application Procedure Hard Tissue[HT]
Soft Tissue[ST]		 Contact / Non-Contact Laser Energy [mJ] Pulse Frequency [Hz] Tip Diameter x Length [mm] Water Spray Level
Cavity Preparation Enamel1 HT Non-Contact 400 20 1.3 x 19mm 8
Dentin HT Non-Contact 200 20 1.3 x 19mm 8
Caries Removal - Shallow Cavities HT Non-Contact 300 20 1.3 x 19mm 6 - 8
Caries Removal - Deep Cavities HT Non-Contact 250 30 1.3 x 19mm 6 - 8
Laser Etching HT Non-Contact 200 - 300 35 - 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Pits & Fissures HT Non-Contact 200 - 300 35 - 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Crown Lengthening Release Incision of the Flap ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm 5 - 6
Granulation Tissue Ablation ST Non-Contact 400 17 1.3 x 19mm 6
Bone Remodeling HT Non-Contact 300 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Bone Smoothing HT Non-Contact 150 50 1.3 x 19mm 8
Periodontal Surgery Release Incision of the Flap ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm 5 - 6
Granulation Tissue Ablation ST Non-Contact 400 17 1.3 x 19mm 6
Bone Remodeling HT Non-Contact 300 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Bone Smoothing HT Non-Contact 150 50 1.3 x 19mm 8
Reconditioning of Exposed Root HT Non-Contact 100 35 1.3 x 19mm 8
Implants Trans Mucosal ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm
0.6 x 17mm		 6
Uncover Submerged Implants ST Non-Contact 300 18 1.0 x 17mm 4 - 6
Peri-implantitis Treatment Release Incision of the Flap ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm 5 - 6
Granulation Tissue Ablation ST Non-Contact 400 17 1.3 x 14mm 6
Bone Remodeling HT Non-Contact 300 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Implant Decontamination HT Non-Contact 150 45 1.3 x 17mm 6
Decortications for GBR Technique HT Non-Contact 300 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Open Sinus Lift Release Incision of the Flap ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm  
Opening the Window2 HT Non-Contact 200 15 1.3 x 19mm  
Calculus Removal3 HT Non-Contact 100 15 Chisel Tip x 17mm 6
Apicoectomy (Endodontic Surgery) Release Incision of the Flap ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm 5 - 6
Bone Removal to Expand Entrance to Apex HT Non-Contact 300 25 1.3 x 19mm 8
Granulation Tissue Ablation ST Non-Contact 400 17 1.3 x 14mm 6
Apex Cutting4 HT Non-Contact 400 20 0.8 x 14mm 8
Apex Preparation for Retrograde Filling HT Non-Contact 400 20 0.8 x 14mm 8
Operculectomy ST Contact 300 18 0.6 x 17mm 3 - 4
Frenectomy ST Non-Contact 300 18 0.6 x 17mm 3 - 4
Biopsy ST Contact 200 35 0.4 x 17mm  
Periodontal Pocket Debridement5 ST Non-Contact 50 30 0.6 x 17mm 6
Gums Pigmentation Removal6 ST Non-Contact 200 15 1.3 x 19mm 6 - 8

  1. CL-V preparation may be preformed with straight handpiece. CL-I preparation- energy setup may be adjusted up to 700mJ.
  2. Keep distance of 9mm between the tip’s end and the sinus bone – defocused mode.
  3. Keep the tip at 10-15º to the root surface.
  4. May also be performed in contact mode.
  5. Use with low energy set-up. Keep the tip at 10-15º to the root surface.
  6. Use with straight handpiece and Defocused mode.

Important Notes and Instructions

  1. The preceding tables have been formulated for practitioners who have just begun using the LITETOUCH dental laser system. Accordingly, the energy set-ups in the tables are set to the minimum energy settings that are effective for the intended application/procedure.
  2. After becoming fully familiar with the capabilities of the laser system, adjust the parameters up or down based on patients and tissue variations, and on personal experience.
  3. Always keep the tip in motion to prevent overheating of the tissue.
  4. Tip Orientation in Hard-Tissue Operations: Hold the tip at 70-90º (almost perpendicular) to the tissue.
  5. Tip Orientation in Soft-Tissue / Release Incision of the Flap: Keep the tip at 50-70º to the tissue in the direction of movement, with slight pressure.
  6. Working Distance: Non-contact mode is preformed at a distance of 1-2mm between the tip’s end and the tissue.

Maximum allowable energy per tip type; tip may be damaged if energy exceeded:

Tip # Tip Diameter x Length [mm] Max. Allowable Energy
1 1.3 x 19mm 700 mJ
2 1.3 x 17mm 700 mJ
3 1.3 x 14mm 400 mJ
4 1.0 x 17mm 400 mJ
5 1.0 x 14mm 400 mJ
6 0.8 x 17mm 400 mJ
7 0.8 x 14mm 400 mJ
8 0.6 x 17mm 300 mJ
9 0.4 x 17mm 250 mJ
10 Chisel Tip x 17mm 150 mJ

Hard Tissue Applications
Cavity Preparation Crown Lengthening Periodontal Surgery
Implants Peri-Implantitis Open Sinus Lift
Calculus Removal Apicoectomy Exposed Root Conditioning

 

Soft Tissue Applications
Midcrestal Incision Frenectomy Intrasulcular Incision
Pocket Debridement Gums Pigmentation Removal Release Incision of the Flap
Flapless (Transmucosal) Implants Uncovering Submerged Implants Granulation Tissue Ablation