Just when you thought that lasers could not get more affordable, AMD Lasers has announced the Picasso Lite soft-tissue dental laser. Specifically developed for soft-tissue treatment procedures, the Picasso Lite replaces other modalities of soft-tissue treatment effectively and economically. While it has a maximum power of 2.5 W (less than the 7 W of its precursor, the Picasso), it provides all of the power that is needed for most routine procedures. Most gingivoplasty, troughing an d coagulation soft-tissue procedures can be accomplished in the 1-W power range. Surgical procedures for excising soft tissues typically require power in the 2.5-W range. The Picasso Lite cuts, excises, shapes, and coagulates soft tissues with greatly reduced trauma, irritation, and necrosis of surface layers. It is indicated for gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, frenectomy, exposing implants and unerupted teeth, and treating aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions, among others. It features a very compact, lightweight design and is provided with a setup DVD, online laser certification, accessories (safety goggles, a foot control, handpiece), an international power adapter, and the option of disposable tips or a low-cost strippable optic fiber. (While disposable tips are more convenient, the strippable fiber greatly reduces the per-procedure cost.) The Picasso Lite allows the practitioner to affordably provide a laser in every operatory, including the hygiene rooms, where permitted by regulatory bodies. Laser-assisted periodontal treatment is an exciting new treatment paradigm. The advantages to patients include less discomfort during and after procedures, rapid healing, and the availability of in-office surgical procedures avoiding trips to a specialist for selected treatments. Ultra-affordable and ultra-sleek, the Picasso Lite simplifies clinical dentistry for every dentist and hygienist.
First Impressions: March 2010
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