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Bob HuskeySpectatorI am going to a seminar in the next few days and would like to know specifically what the erbium can accomplish. I know that it can’t treat periodontal disease like the Periolase. I believe that Biolase is putting the seminar on. Thanks for your help.
SwpmnSpectatorHeck with the cover, the “part time secretary” is the hottie!!!
dkimmelSpectatorAllen I would have thought you would have noticed the Krispy Kreme hat in Dels Pocket before the Hottie.. Oh never mind.
Nick LuizziSpectatorHi Bob:
Nice to see you outside the periolase forum. It’s like drinking the same coffee at Starbucks everyday. Sometimes you just need alittle Madagascar Cinnomin added to give a different flavor. Thinking about getting into the Erbium scene are you? I feel that the perioloase and an erbium will really round you out. You can do alot with it. If you will read the last few topics below this you will get some ideas about some of the better choices in manufacturers. I love mine. Can do hard tissue proceedures as well as soft tissue. I thought you have had experience with the erbium laser some years ago. I may be mistaken, but is your question really what is the best machine or consciencous of what we think the best is? Really two entirely different questions. Which is is? What can a erbium do or which one should I purchase?
It was great seeing you on TV.
Nick
dkimmelSpectatorBob,
This is what I do with my Er lasers daily. I do all my basic restorative with an Er laser. In 95+% of the time this is without the “shot”. I do not take alloy out with the laser but do use the laser to numb the tooth while I take the alloy out with the HP. I do all my endo with the Er. I do all my osseous removal with the Er. I do most of my GV’s with the Er. I treat all my soft tissue lesions with the Er.
What I do sometimes with my Er.
Crown preps without the shot.
Trough around my crown preps. (If the periolase or diode are being use in another room)
Closed crownlengthing (rare)
Treat an isolate perio site.
Some biostim.
Remove scar tissue.
Uncover implants. ( Prefer this laser to do this)I am forgeting something but I think you can get a pretty good idea that you can do most anything with an Er that you can think of.
It is a good augmenation to having a periolase. I don’t find it to have the same ROI as the periolase but as far as rounding out my practice and bringing in new patient flow it is a winner.
Hope that helps
Glenn van AsSpectatorDel and Bob……great photo and well deserved recognition for not only a great laser, great protocol , a laser that is THE laser for periodontal therapy but for providing the best training for ANY laser out there. I admire your dedication to the cause and for both of you the friendship and education that you have personally given to me over the years.
You both look great on the cover…….Well done guys.
Ok now send me my Periolase…………
Red and White like Team Canada colors!
Grin
Oh wait, still not availalble?
I take all of my sentiments back
GRIN
Glenn
SharazSpectatorBob,
Check this link out…. <a href="http://www.chooseperfection.co.uk/files/products/pdf/Dental_Applications.pdf
It” target=”_blank”>http://www.chooseperfection.co.uk/files….df
It is specifically with regards to applications with the Fotona range of dental lasers….but will give you a complete perspective of what is posible.
(Edited by Sharaz at 12:01 pm on Sep. 26, 2006)
SharazSpectatorCheck out http://www.fotona.si …….
dmd92eastSpectatorFotona, where does one find out info for the USA distribution?
dkimmelSpectatorLares carries this unit..
dmd92eastSpectatorI thought that looked very similair. Very interesting. But I already have a Periolase. The Nd:YAG option makes it more versatile. How much and how reliable?
dmd92eastSpectatorAnybody own a Lares Powerlase ST6 Nd:YAG? How has it worked so far, company support, etc???
dmd92eastSpectatorWhat’s the lifespan of these types of lasers? 5years, 10 years???
dkimmelSpectatorThe Nd:YAG pulse durations are not the same as the Periolase.. So as far as LANAP its a bust. So why have an Nd:YAG if you can not do LANAP??
It is a nice unit.
N8RVSpectatorI doubt anyone really knows. They’ve obviously made recent changes in the operating parameters of the erbium-class lasers, as well as some cosmetic ones … not sure what they could change next that would be beneficial.
If somebody discovers a new wavelength that works faster with no discomfort, that might trash the erbiums.
As long as mine keeps running and Hoya keeps making tips, I’m good to go.
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