Other Lasers

Diode

The diode laser is absorbed readily into pigmented tissues. Its laser energy is generated from solid state components that permit smaller-sized units with less maintenance.

Ho:YAG (Holmium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet)

The Ho:YAG laser's primary capability is absorption through water. Blanched tissues and cartilaginous or fibrotic sites respond readily to this treatment approach. This laser operates in a free-running pulsed mode.

Er:YAG (Erbium: Yttrium Aluminum Garnet)

The Er:YAG laser is highly absorbed by both water and hydroxyapatite. Thus, it can be used for cavity preparation in enamel and dentin, caries (cavity) removal, and hardening of the enamel or dentin surface. The Er:YAG is also useful in soft tissue surgery. Delivered through an optic fiber or a hollow waveguide, it does require a water coolant on tooth surfaces
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