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kapaluaSpectatorThanks Glenn. I had a feeling that might be the answer.
SwpmnSpectatorRegarding erbium investment:
Have seen some ads and received an e-mail which implied that one of the more popular dental erbium lasers is now going for ๤,995 and the previous model for ๆ,995. Does anyone know if this is factual information?
What ARE erbiums selling for these days???
Al
Robert Gregg DDSSpectatorGreetings Olaf,
What is the difference between a clinical protocol and laser operating parameters (LOP) in your new perio pocket approach?
My appreciation of LOP is that once you exceed, say 30 Hz in a fiber delivery system with some peak powers–regardless of the pulse duration–one has a hot piece of fiber optic glass after the fiber spends any time in tissue. How does your new clinical pprotocol account for that lateral collateral effect against the periodontal ligamant (PDL)?
Thanks,
Bob
Robert Gregg DDSSpectatorYes, use a CO2 laser…….. 😉
dkimmelSpectatorAllen
Thought I saw the Versa wave for 62K and the MD has a end of year price of approx 72K…
Hope your doing well.David
dmd92eastSpectatorFinally decided to purchase. I knew all along I was going to, but it was just a money thing as it should be. Took the standard proficiency course for the Versawave today and I’m ready to jump in and can’t wait. The Dr. that taught the course has 9 lasers in his office of various wavelengths. He did say though that if he could only keep one of them it would be guess what?
The Periolase MVP-7. I’d have to agree there.
Nick LuizziSpectatorCongratulations!!! And in my humble opinion you got the best erbium. You will love it. And you can expense it out this year. Next year the democrats will probably take that tax break away from us.
Best regards, Nick
dmd92eastSpectatorI know that’s why the recent spending binge. Can’t wait to get it. Keep telling the staff to put patients off till it arrives. My schedules empty for the next couple of weeks.
Glenn van AsSpectatorGRIN
Glenn
Glenn van AsSpectatorCongrats…….be aware there is a learning curve and after the initial rush on restorative patients, concentrate on soft tissue.
Sign up for LVI or Nash next year to get some advanced training or go to Mexico ( I wont be there this year) for the training. It will help you alot.
Finally, if you have any needs at all email me at glennvanas@shaw.ca and I will try to help you out.
WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ERBIUM LASER DENTISTRY!
Glenn
PS What magnification are you using?
Glenn
dmd92eastSpectatorSurgitel 4.5 with headlight attached. Ready to rock and roll.
Glenn van AsSpectatorThats a good starting point (GRIN)……..
Just be prepared for the learning curve, its different than the Periolase which is contact tip laser dentistry.
Much of the erbium is non contact and thats why the magnification is so important.
Congrats again,
Glenn
Nick LuizziSpectatorWhat Genn is saying is that those loops are a starting point, not the end-all. We need to start you thinking about getting into the world of microscope enhanced dentistry. It will smooth out your learning curve like a gravey sandwich. It will help you see what the erbium is doing and make you extremely effective with it. I’m happy for you. Enjoy the process. Nick
SharazSpectatorI have a prospective research project student who is looking to conduct a paper on the efficacy of removing broken files utilising an Nd:YAG laser.
I am unsure as to whether this can be achieved….has any one got any experience in this type of scenario??
dkimmelSpectator
http://www.syneron.com/Solutions/dentists/LiteTouch.html
Looks like Syneron has a nice Er:YAG coming to the market.
Biolase is also releasing a new 940nm diode. Pretty sweet looking. Sirona look out! -
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