FONALaser introduction

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

L A S E R Light Amplification by Stimulated E mission of Radiation Definition L A S E R Light Amplification by Stimulated E mission of Radiation

Principle of operation Normal Light Laser-Light Temporal coherence *) Spatial coherence *) Laser *) Coherence: Temporal and spatial synchronization of wave movement

Interaction depends on wavelength and power of the laser! Tissue interaction Effects of laser beam on human tissue Reflection Dispersion Absorption Transmission Interaction depends on wavelength and power of the laser!

Absorbtion of laser by biological tissue Soft tissue surgery Hard tissue surgery Biostimulation Absorption coefficient Melanin Water Hydroxylapatite Hemoglobin 105 104 103 102 101 100 10-1 10-2 10-3 1/cm 1064 514 970 810 9600 10600 2940 2780 nm <800 nm ~ 970 nm >2500 nm Wavelength

Types and fields of laser application Energy/Power defines speed of laser application! Types and fields of laser application Dental lasers Stimulation lasers Surgical lasers: Soft Tissue / Hard Tissue Biostimulation PDT Germ reduction Perio DIODE / Nd:YAG Germ reduction Endo DIODE / Nd:YAG Soft tissue Surgery DIODE / Nd:YAG CO2 / Er:YAG Hard tissue Surgery Er:YAG CO2 / Er:CrYSGG DIODE / Ar+ FONALaser Low: under 2W / 800 nm Med: ~ 3W / 970 nm High: over 7W / 2500 nm Energy / Wavelength

FONALaser - parts LED lights CONTROL UNIT touchscreen bendable tip fingerswitch handpiece emergency stop snap tabs fiber adjustment main fiber cable anti slip pedestal A ON-/OFF switch B Power supply connector C Input for energy and signals (free) D Interlock connector incl. Interlock bridge E USB port

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

, whitening set (optional) FONALaser - package 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 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 NEW! , whitening set (optional)

FONALaser - operation modes Continuous wave mode (CW) Continuous stream of radiation Uninterrupted laser beam Advantage: High power output Time Power Power 7 W 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 4 W Time 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 create up to 12 application program presets

FONALaser - range of Applications NEW! Periodontology Supporting the conventional therapy with germ reduction Whitening Easy application without the need of special handpiece Pain treatment Herpes and aphthous ulcers Surgery High precision while bleeding is reduced to minimum Implantology and Prosthetics Exposure of hidden implants, periimplantitis Endodontics Germ reduction in the root canal, and also in the dentintubuli

FONALaser - applications - Endodontics Main procedures: Endodontic germ reduction Root gangrene Pulpotomy and more 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 BACTERIA MANAGEMENT

FONALaser - applications - Periodontology Main procedures: Periodontic germ reduction Periimplantitis Sulcular debridement and more 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 * BACTERIA MANAGEMENT

FONALaser - applications - Surgery 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 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 SOFT TISSUE CUTTING

FONALaser - applications – Pain treatment Main procedures: Herpes Desensitation Aphthous Ulcers and more 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 CONTACTLESS TREATMENT

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

FONALaser - Advantages over competition 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 4 arm lengths:30cm, 60cm, 80cm and 100cm Corresponding useful reaches of:138cm, 168cm, 188cm and 208cm

FONALaser - modern solution for 21st century... HIGH-END LASER DENTISTRY MADE ACCESSIBLE! Finally I got you! Now I never let you go... 4 arm lengths:30cm, 60cm, 80cm and 100cm Corresponding useful reaches of:138cm, 168cm, 188cm and 208cm SUCCESSFULL DENTIST SHOUD WORK WITH NEW PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY!

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