subject: All Tissue Laser- Waterlase I-plus Technology [print this page] Waterlase dentistry uses laser energy and a gentle spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures. Without the heat, vibration and pressure associated with the dental drill, Waterlase dentistry makes it possible to use less anesthetic, and sometimes even no anesthetic at all during treatments. Thousands of dentists around the world have performed an array of procedures with Waterlase with less need for shots, anesthesia, drills and post-op numb lips. If you consider yourself somewhat of an anxious dental patient and are seeking extreme safety and comfort, laser dentistry with Waterlase iPlus may be just what you are looking for.
What is the All Tissue Laser - Waterlase iPlus?
Waterlase iPlus is the fastest, most advanced evolution of BIOLASE's profession-leading all-tissue laser, now with two wavelengths. Using the Waterlase iPlus, your dentist will remove cavities with only light and water. You can expect a healthier, more comfortable care throughout your dental experience. Additionally, Waterlase iPlus All-Tissue Laser is cleared for a full range of hard-tissue, soft-tissue, periodontal, endodontic, and surgical procedures.
Traditional treatment of gum disease requires cutting and folding back the gums to clean the surface of the root of the affected teeth. With Waterlase iPlus, it can go between the teeth and gums, clean the root surface, remove diseased tissue, kill germs, and remove calculus, which helps the gum reattach to the tooth to keep harmful bacteria out - no scalpels or sutures necessary. The benefits of using laser dentistry include:
*Procedures performed using soft tissue dental lasers may not require sutures
*May not require anesthesia
*Minimizes bleeding because of the high energy light beam, which aids in the clotting of exposed blood vessels, thus inhibiting blood loss.
*Bacterial infections are minimized
*Damage to surrounding tissue is minimized
*Wounds heal faster and tissues can be regenerated
Most people want to spend as little time as possible in the dentist's chair. With Waterlase iPlus, your dentist can go right to work removing tooth decay, without waiting for anesthesia to work. Waterlase iPlus seeks out decayed teeth and is very precise, leaving more of the healthier tooth than the drill. Once your procedure is completed, there is no need to wait for that numb lip to go away, you can return to work, school or play immediately.
Hard and Soft Tissue Procedures Performed
The application of laser dentistry with Waterlase iPlus opens an array of opportunities for dentists to perform a wide variety of dental procedures they otherwise may not be capable of performing. Hard tissue - or tooth - procedures include:
*Cavity detection
*Dental fillings/tooth preparation
*Tooth sensitivity
Soft tissue - or gums- laser procedures include:
*Crown lengthening
*Gummy smile
*Soft tissue folds
Waterlase iPlus represents an innovative and more precise technology for specific hard and soft tissue applications. Contact your Tysons Corner laser dentist today to see how Waterlase iPlus can aid in the comfortable and anxiety-free treatment of your teeth and gums.
