LightWalker®
Hard and Soft-Tissue Dental Lasers
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Perfection in Laser Dentistry
LightWalker lasers are designed for dental perfectionists and all forward-thinking professionals who wish to upgrade their daily dental experience with new treatment possibilities that only the latest laser technology can offer. Following its launch, Fotona’s LightWalker dental laser system quickly earned widespread industry acclaim and highly respected technology and innovation awards. LightWalker’s patented QSP (quantum square pulse) mode represents an important technological advancement, improving the laser's interaction with dental tissues for optimized patient comfort, speed and clinical results.
High Performance Dentistry, Without Compromises
LightWalker’s state-of-the-art design, engineering and patented technologies have made it the world's fastest-cutting Erbium laser, outperforming even rotary burs in terms of speed and precision, while simultaneously offering a wide range of highly effective hard- and soft-tissue treatments. LightWalker’s easy-to-select operating modes and advanced laser-beam delivery systems enhance the precision and performance of each laser treatment for optimal clinical efficacy.
Broad Spectrum of Effective and Easy-to-Perform Applications
From conservative dentistry, endodontics and implantology to periodontics and soft-tissue surgery, LightWalker lasers offer the most comprehensive list of clinical applications of any dental laser made today. LightWalker is also perfect for cosmetic dental procedures such as Fotona’s gentle but highly effective TouchWhite® laser tooth whitening. And with an optional aesthetic upgrade, the LightWalker AT / AT S model can even be used for facial skin treatments, such as wrinkle reduction.
Typical treatment procedures with LightWalker are faster, easier to perform and with less pain and shorter healing times compared to conventional treatments.
Two Models to Choose From:
- LightWalker AT / AT S is the most advanced and highest performance LightWalker model. It comes equipped with high-performance Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers, a state-of-the-art OPTOflex® articulated arm, an unrivaled 20 W of power and Fotona's patented QSP pulse technology for ultimate performance and treatment precision.
- LightWalker ST-E is a single-wavelength, Er:YAG only laser system, designed for dentists who already have a soft-tissue laser or who prefer to focus mainly on hard-tissue treatments.
| LightWalker model | AT S | ST-E | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-E Pro | ST-E Pro Plus | ST-E Advanced | ||
| Er:YAG Energy Operational modes |
1500 mJ SWEEPS, QSP, MAX, SSP, MSP, SP, LP, VLP, SMOOTH |
900 mJ SWEEPS, SSP, MSP, SP, LP, VLP |
900 mJ SWEEPS, QSP, SSP, MSP, SP, LP, VLP |
1500 mJ SWEEPS, QSP, MAX, SSP, MSP, SP, LP, VLP, SMOOTH |
| Optical delivery | OPTOflex | OPTOflex | OPTOflex | OPTOflex |
| Nd:YAG |
| |||
| Operational modes | MSP, SP, VLP | |||
| Optical delivery | Dual fiber system | |||
| General | ||||
| Spray temperature regulation | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Handpiece autodetection | yes | - | - | - |
| Digital handpiece | yes | - | - | yes |
| Dermatology | yes | - | - | yes |
| Green pointer | yes | yes | yes | yes |
LightWalker Features:
Complementary Wavelength Combination – for Enhanced Results
Each LightWalker model is a technologically advanced system built from the ground up with the most state-of-the-art and reliable technologies available. LightWalker’s "gold standard" dental laser wavelengths (1064 nm and 2940 nm) are produced by solid state crystal laser sources. With the choice of two complementary wavelengths (in terms of their effect on tissues) LightWalker comes very close to being a true “optimal” laser. Virtually all laser-assisted dental treatments can be performed with either the highly absorbed Er:YAG laser wavelength or the deeply penetrating Nd:YAG laser wavelength.
Latest Pulse Technologies – for Exceptional Performance
Fotona’s proprietary VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology raises the precision, performance and safety of dental laser treatments to the highest level. VSP allows practitioners to precisely control the laser pulse duration and its fluence according to the needs of the specific application, at the simple touch of a button.
LightWalker® and its groundbreaking ASP (Adaptive Structured Pulse) technology represent a cosmic shift forward for the medical and dental laser industry. This third-generation technology combines the unsurpassed range of pulse duration modes of Fotona’s VSP technology with the revolutionary capability of ASP technology to adapt the temporal structure of laser pulses to the bio-photonic dynamics of laser-tissue interaction.
Fotona’s patented QSP (Quantum Square Pulse) mode* allows the laser to ablate more efficiently and with greater precision. The improved ablation efficacy of QSP mode indicates that more of the laser energy is used for cutting and less is absorbed by the interfering debri or sub-ablation threshold of the surrounding dental tissues. This provides the means for improved cutting speed, finesse and comfort when treating hard and soft dental tissues.
LightWalker is also able to produce exceptionally low-energy laser pulses optimized to generate a clinically effective photoacoustic effect for endodontic treatments using SWEEPS technology.
For facial aesthetic treatments, LightWalker's revolutionary Fotona SMOOTH® mode treats the skin in a smooth, almost “feather-like” non-ablative manner, without bleeding and with precisely controlled temperature deposition. This makes it ideal for skin tightening. The intense, controlled surface tissue heating stimulates collagen remodeling and initiates neocollagenesis. The result is an overall improvement of wrinkles, skin laxity and elasticity.
Key Treatments
Accessories
H02-N
Tipless (non-contact), 90°-angled Er:YAG handpiece, 0.9 mm spot size at the focal point, with integrated air/water spray nozzle. Designed for LightWalker AT / AT S.
H14-N
Dental, fiber-optic tip, 90° degree Er:YAG handpiece with integrated air/water spray nozzle, designed for the LightWalker AT / S. Compatible with a wide range of application-specific fiber tips. Click here to see the range of fiber tips that can be used with the H14 handpiece.
H14-NS
Dental, fiber-optic tip, straight Er:YAG handpiece with integrated air/water spray nozzle. Compatible with a wide range of application-specific fiber tips. Click here to see the range of fiber tips that can be used with the H14-NS handpiece.
R15
Dermatological, straight handpiece, with collimated beam at 3 mm spot size, designed for the LightWalker AT / AT S.
R16
Dermatological, straight handpiece with collimated beam at 7 mm spot size, designed for the LightWalker AT / AT S.
R17
The R17 is a tipless (non-contact) handpiece designed for TouchWhite™ tooth whitening with LightWalker AT / AT S.
R21-C3
Dental, contact 300 µm fiber-optic handpiece. Uses reusable stainless steel or plastic disposable tips.
R21-C2
Dental, contact 200 µm fiber-optic handpiece. Uses reusable stainless steel or plastic disposable tips.
MarcCo™
The Latest Line of Handpieces for Photobiomodulation and Pain Management
- Enables fast, effective and non-invasive treatments
- Delivers a unique, collimated & homogenous beam profile
- Sterilizable spacers offer increased safety
- Modern ergonomic design
Genova™
The Genova handpiece was specially developed for Fotona's LightWalker laser system for inducing highly effective wound healing and pain reduction. The handpiece creates a large spotsize with a unique collimated homogeneous beam profile of Nd:YAG laser light.
R30-A
The R30-A Nd:YAG aesthetics and dermatological handpiece has a variable spotsize from 2 to 8 mm.
PS04
The PS04 is a tipless (non-contact) Er:YAG handpiece for the LightWalker AT / AT S system. The PS04 generates a pixel structure within the laser spot. The fluence in each pixel can be set by selecting the fluence value on the host laser system.
Wireless Footswitch
With the wireless footswitch the laser treatment can be initiated within a 10-meter radius of the Fotona laser system, thereby avoiding an unnecessary tangle of cables on the operating room floor. The wireless footswitch is a perfect complement to your Fotona system, providing more freedom of movement during treatments.
Clinical Results
Clinical Results
Hemangioma and Fibroma Treatment
Courtesy of: Assist. Prof. Dragana Gabric, DMD, PhD
Laser source: TwinLight®: Nd:YAG (1064 nm) + Er:YAG (2940 nm)
Leukoplakia Treatment
Courtesy of: Assist. Prof. Dragana Gabric, DMD, PhD
Laser source: Er:YAG (2940 nm)
Peri-implant Mucositis
Courtesy of: Bogdan Crisan, DMD, PhD
Laser source: TwinLight®: Nd:YAG (1064 nm) + Er:YAG (2940 nm)
Peri-implantitis
Courtesy of: Aslan Gokbuget, DDS, PhD
Laser source: TwinLight®: Nd:YAG (1064 nm) + Er:YAG (2940 nm)
What is VSP?
VSP (Variable Square Pulse) technology is a patented solution for generating square laser pulses for more controlled energy absorption. Pulse durations can be adjusted from 50 us up to 1500 us, depending on the practitioner’s needs. VSP pulse technology minimizes unnecessary laser energy absorption into body tissues and helps to ensure ultimate performance and patient comfort during laser treatments.
Scientific & Clinical Research
Scientific & Clinical Research Library:
General Dentistry
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Highest Performance in Dental Care - PDF | 281 kB
DPR, September 2008.
Conservative Dentistry
CASE REPORT: Laser Applications with an Er:YAG Dental Laser and X-Runner Handpiece - Read Full Text.
Birlik M, Karamehmetoglu H, Usumez A. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2013, No. 2, PP. 31-33.
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Microleakage of Composite Resin Restorations in Class V Cavities Etched by Er:YAG Laser with Different Pulse Modes
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Quantum Square Pulse Er:YAG Lasers for Fast and Precise Hard Dental Tissue Preparation - Read Full Text.
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A Novel Quantum Square Pulse (QSP) Mode Erbium Dental Laser - Read Full Text.
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Dental laser drilling: Achieving optimum ablation with the latest generation Fidelis laser systems - Read Full Text.
Lukac M, Marincek M, Grad L. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2007, No. 7/2.
Comparison of Heat Deposition of Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers in Hard Dental Tissues - Read Full Text.
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Laser Profilometry for the Characterization of Craters Produced in Hard Dental Tissues by Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers - Read Full Text.
Diaci J. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2008; No.2/2.
Endodontics
REVIEW: Photoacoustic Endodontics using PIPS™: experimental background and clinical protocol - Read Full Text.
Olivi G, DiVito E. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2012. No. 1. PP. 22-25.
TwinLight™ Laser Assisted Endodontics - PDF | 100 kB
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TwinLight™ Endo Treatment - How Er:YAG Completes our Nd:YAG Endoprotocol - Read Full Text.
Simunovic K. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2011. No. 1.
Lasers in Endodontics - Read Full Text.
Gutknecht N. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2008; No.4/2.
Surgery & Periodontics
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Gabric-Panduric D, Katanec D, Filipovic-Zore I. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2013, No. 2, PP. 34-37.
Unerupted Tooth Exposure Using Two Complementary Wavelengths - Read Full Text.
Fornaini C. LAHA Clinical Bulletin 14/09.
Clinical Comparison of Two Laser Wavelengths in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease - PDF | 2 MB
Kaminer R. International Magazine of Laser Dentistry, Special Edition. 1/2011.
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Periodontitis - PDF | 1 MB
World Dental Reporter, September 2010.
Pediatric Dentistry
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Cosmetic Dentistry
CASE REPORT: Aesthetic Treatment of Gingival Hyperpigmentation by Er:YAG Laser - Read Full Text.
Ozturan S, Usumez A. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2013, No.1, PP. 52-54.
CASE REPORT: Office Bleaching with Er:YAG Laser - Read Full Text.
Sari T, Usumez A. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2013, No.1, PP. 55-57.
A Novel Er:YAG Laser-Assisted Tooth Whitening Method - Read Full Text.
Gutknecht N, Franzen R, Meister J, Lukac M, Pirnat S, Zabkar J, Cencic B, Jovanovic J.
Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2011, No.1, PP. 1-10.
Dental Articles - Additional References - PDF | 104 kB
Additional Resources: visit the Laser and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed with Fotona laser systems.
