FONALaser - introduction

The practical diode laser for every dentist!

21st century laser therapy

■Easy to use

■Attractive design

■Fantastic value for money

Wide range of therapies

■Surgery

■Periodontology

■Endodontics

■Pain treatment

■Whitening

Definition

L A S E R

Light Amplification by StimulatedE mission of Radiation

Principle of operation

*) Coherence: Temporal and spatial synchronization of wave movement

Normal Light Laser-Light

Temporal coherence *)

Spatial coherence

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Laser

Tissue interaction

■ Effects of laser beam on human tissue

Transmission

Absorption

Reflection

Dispersion

Interaction depends on wavelength

and power of the laser!

Absorbtion of laser by biological tissue

Wavelength

<800 nm >2500 nm~ 970 nm

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100 1064514 970810 9600 1060029402780 nm

BiostimulationSoft tissue

surgeryHard tissue

surgery

Types and fields of laser application

Dental lasers

Surgical lasers: Soft Tissue Stimulation lasers

BiostimulationPDT

Energy / Wavelength

Low: under 2W / 800 nm High: over 7W / 2500 nmMed: ~ 3W / 970 nm

DIODE / Ar+

/ Hard Tissue

FONALaser

Energy/Power defines speed

of laser application!

FONALaser - parts

A ON-/OFF switch

B Power supply connector

C Input for energy and signals (free)

D Interlock connector incl. Interlock bridge

E USB port

CONTROL UNITtouchscreen

handpiece

main fiber cable

fiber adjustment

bendable tipfingerswitch

LED lights

emergency stop

anti slip pedestal

snap tabs

FONALaser - technical data

Parameter: value

Wavelength 970 nm +/- 15 nm

Operation Modes Continuous Wave, Chopped Mode, Peak-Pulse Mode

Power 0,5 - 4 W

Peak Pulse ~ 7 W

Frequency 1 – 100 Hz

Duty Cycle 50 %

Weight ~ 1.0 kg (incl. handpiece)

Dimensions ~ 19.7 x 18.2 x 18.9 cm

Standard FONALaser package includes: number of pieces

FONALaser control unit including handpiece with integrated finger switch and cable with optical fibre/wire

1 x

Optical fiber - start package 4 x (320µm)1 x (200µm)

Fiber cutter 1 x

Single-use tips including one bending tool 50 x

Laser safety goggles (for dentist, assistant and patient) 3 x (green PC filter)

Preinstalled complete FONALaser software including 12 x preset program possibility

FONALaser - package

, whitening set (optional) NEW!

FONALaser - operation modes ■ Continuous wave mode (CW)

Continuous stream of radiation

Uninterrupted laser beam

Advantage: High power output

■ Chopped mode (CM) Laser beam interrupted at regular intervals

(50% ON & 50% OFF = 50% duty cycle)

Pulse frequency from 1 Hz to 100 Hz

Advantage: Better thermal control

■ Peak-Pulse mode (PP) Very storng (7W) and short peak (20 µs ON &

80 µs OFF) at a very high frequency (20 kHz) Special type of Chopped mode

Advantage: Better thermal control

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application program presets

FONALaser - range of Applications

SurgeryHigh precision while bleeding

is reduced to minimum

EndodonticsGerm reduction in the root canal,

and also in the dentintubuli

PeriodontologySupporting the conventional therapy with germ reduction

Implantology and Prosthetics

Exposure of hidden implants, periimplantitis

WhiteningEasy applicationwithout the need

of special handpiece

Pain treatmentHerpes and

aphthous ulcers

NEW!

FONALaser - applications - Endodontics

BACTERIA MANAGEMENT

■ Recommended settings: Power 1,5 W Frequency 15 Hz CM mode – chopped Fiber 200 µm

■ Treatment: 4x 2mm/s per canal Measure fiber to working length Insert fiber in canal Activate at apex – never beforehand! Move upward in concentric circles Don’t forget the pulp cavity

■ Main procedures: Endodontic germ reduction Root gangrene Pulpotomy and more

FONALaser - applications - Periodontology

■ Recommended settings: Power 1,5 W Frequency 10 Hz CM mode – chopped Fiber 320 µm

■ Treatment: Fiber up to bottom of pocket Activate at bottom – never beforehand! Brush inner surface of pocket Maximally 30s for one molar

■ Main procedures: Periodontic germ reduction Periimplantitis Sulcular debridement and more

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BACTERIA MANAGEMENT

FONALaser - applications - Surgery

■ Recommended settings: Power 3 W (or 4 W, 10 Hz, CM) CW mode – continuous Fiber 320 µm

■ Treatment: Point the fiber directly to the tissue Use laser tip as scalpel for cutting Perform brush strokes while cutting Clean fiber from cumulated tissue Work parallel to tooth surface

■ Main procedures: Frenulectomy of lip or tongue Uncovery of implants, hidden milk tooth Gingivectomy, Gingivoplasty Operculectomy, Abscess, Hemostasis and more

Damage

reversible irreversible

Vaporization

Carbonization

Coagulation

Laser beam

Tissue

Hyperemia

SOFT TISSUE CUTTING

FONALaser - applications – Pain treatment

■ Recommended settings: Power 3 W CW mode – continuous Fiber 320 µm

■ Treatment: Point the fiber directly to the tissue Apply 1-3 mm away from lesion Wave fiber over the whole lesion Interrupt if pain occurs

■ Main procedures: Herpes Desensitation Aphthous Ulcers and more

CONTACTLESS TREATMENT

FONALaser - applications – Whitening

■ Recommended settings: Power 1,6 W CW mode – continuous Fiber 320 µm

■ Treatment: Put bleaching consumables on the teeth

Put bleaching tip on the handpiece Apply 2 cm away from the tooth Wave fiber over a single tooth for 30 s Interrupt if pain occurs

■ Main procedures: Only one procedure – whitening Simple application – use the whitening/bleaching tip Bleaching consumables supplier – heydent (www.heydent.com)

CONTACTLESS TREATMENT

FONALaser - treatment Advantages

■ Main clinical advantages of FONALaser over conventional techniques:

■ High treatment precision

■ Bloodless procedures

■ Minimal damage to the surrounding healthy tissue

■ Diminished swelling

■ Hemostasis

■ Protection against primary and secondary infection

■ Pain reduction

■ Reduced necessity of stitches generation of scars

■ Accelerated wound healing

■ Modern treatment appreciated by all patients

High quality modern product with wide application range

Produced in EU and completed in Bensheim, Germany

Attractive and user friendly design with easy portability

Comprehensive touch screen control and program settings

Possibility to easily program and store up to 12 individual programs

High power (up to 7 W) sufficient for all soft tissue surgery applications

Operates on most efficient diode laser frequency of 970 nm

Aluminum bendable tips accommodate all dentist needs

Whitening possible without special and expensive handpiece

Great price/performance ratio

FONALaser - Advantages over competition

FONALaser: HIGH-END LASER DENTISTRY MADE ACCESSIBLE!

SUCCESSFULL DENTIST SHOUD WORK WITH NEW PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY!

FONALaser - modern solution for 21st century...

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