Conservative Dentistry
Fotona's dental lasers provide the widest range of hard-tissue drilling options available. The minimally invasive nature of Fotona's patented VSP (Variable Square Pulse) Er:YAG technology permits precise and gentle hard-tissue ablation in enamel and dentin without heating the surrounding tooth structure.
Using a single high-performance instrument, with reduced need for anesthesia, makes hard-tissue procedures with LightWalker faster and easier to perform. And with no uncomfortable vibration or noise, both patients and practitioners experience maximum satisfaction and comfort.
Superior Clinical Results
With the latest LightWalker® system range, ablation parameters can be set according to the type as well as the condition of a patient’s hard tissue (carious/healthy). Even sub-gingival caries can be removed without gingival bleeding – and since the ablation speed in carious tissue is higher than in healthy dentin, more healthy tooth structure is preserved. Cavity and fissure preparation with a LightWalker laser leaves a clean surface with no smear layer and fully open dentinal tubuli – leading to higher bonding strength without the need for acid etching.
Fast, Effective and Minimally Invasive Treatments
The Er:YAG laser beam delivered through LightWalker’s articulated arm is more powerful than any dental laser delivered through optical fiber. LightWalker’s drilling speeds match, or even exceed, conventional burs, and unpleasant vibrations and noise are eliminated, maximizing patient comfort (especially valuable in pediatric dentistry).
In addition to an unrivaled 20 W of power, Fotona’s highest performance LightWalker AT S, ST-E PRO and ST-E Advanced systems come equipped with patented QSP (Quantum Square Pulse) technology, which allows the laser to ablate faster, more efficiently and with greater precision, enabling maximum tooth preservation in hard-tissue treatments.
Hard-tissue dental treatments can be performed with the following Fotona laser systems:
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LightWalker® – a uniquely capable system offering the power of the industry's highest performance Er:YAG and Nd:YAG dental lasers for expanded dual-wavelength treatment options, including the proprietary TwinLight™ Endodontic and Periodontal Treatments. The top-of-the-line LightWalker AT model features the ultimate in convenience and ergonomic comfort, and is the only dental laser system on the market that includes built-in scanner-ready technology.
- SkyPulse® - a new generation of compact & portable Fotona dental lasers that can be tailored for each individual dental practice. The SkyPulse’s user-friendly, advanced & highly customizable interface provides unprecedented ease of use by enabling the selection of preset options with a simple touch, or the adjustment of treatment parameters with a single swipe. Advanced technology made simple.
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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:
Quantum Square Pulse Er:YAG Lasers for Fast and Precise Hard Dental Tissue Preparation - Read Full Text.
Lukac M, Malej-Primc N, Pirnat S. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2012, No. 1, P.14-21.
REVIEW: Comparison of Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers Used in Dentistry - Read Full Text.
Diaci J, Gaspirc B. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2012, No.1, P. 1-13.
A Novel Quantum Square Pulse (QSP) Mode Erbium Dental Laser.
Gutknecht N, Lukac M, Marincek M, Perhavec T, Kazic M. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2011, No.1, P.15-21. Read Full Text.
Comparison of Heat Deposition of Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers in Hard Dental Tissues.
Perhavec, T, Diaci J, Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2009, No.2-1. Read Full Text.
Tooth Restoration - A Pediatric Case to Demonstrate the Benefits of Using Two Complementary Wavelengths. Fornaini C, LAHA Clinical Bulletin 13/09. Read Full Text.
State of the Art in Lasers for Dentistry. Gutknecht N. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2008; No.3/2. Read Full Text.
Laser Profilometry for the Characterization of Craters Produced in Hard Dental Tissues by Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers. Diaci J. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2008; No.2/2. Read Full Text.
Dental laser drilling: Achieving Optimum Ablation with the Latest Generation Fidelis Laser Systems. Lukac M, Marincek M, Grad L. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2007, No. 7/2. Read Full Text.
State of the Art with the Latest Generation of Variable Square Pulse Erbium Dental Laser Systems. Lukac M, Marincek M, Grad L., Bozic Z. Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, Vol. 2007, No. 6. Read Full Text.
Additional Resources: visit the Laser and Health Academy* website for additional information about medical laser treatments that can be performed with Fotona laser systems.
