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  • November 20, 2005 at 10:04 am #2967

    Jonaar
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    Our Waterlase is several years old but has been used very little. We are now trying to use it on a more regular basis but find that its cutting efficiency is very poor. Does the machine need to be serviced or do we need more operating experience? How often do users have the equipment serviced? Do users have it calibrated each year, as Biolase recommends? Do users buy the costly service contract? Is it a good idea to have a service contract? What is your experience with maintenance?

    November 20, 2005 at 1:52 pm #7671

    whitertth
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    have u been properly trained. Some units need maintenance and a contract is important but you must be trained properly. Try to attend either our training course in NY or Barr/ Colona or any other training courses and then see how your laser cuts. where r u located?

    November 20, 2005 at 8:09 pm #7672

    Glenn van As
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    Several factors come to mind when discussing poor cutting ability

    1. As Ron said……you must have clinical training
    2. You must have higher than average magnification. A minimum of 4.5X has been suggested. 6.0X is better. A scope is best
    3. You should have your machine inspected to see if it is working properly. Is the handpiece and mirrors ok. Is the fiber ok.

    There are alot of factors including expectations (its not ever going to be as fast as a handpiece) that affect performance, and I would suggest that if you want to make a concerted effort to use the laser more that you include the above mentioned variables when attempting to conquer the learning curve regardless of laser brand.

    Sincerely,

    Glenn

    November 21, 2005 at 1:08 am #7670

    Anonymous
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    <a href="http://www.rwebstudio.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard//topic.cgi?forum=36&topic=17&#8243; target=”_self”>Moved here

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