Quick Take: Elevating Common Dental  Procedures with the Solea

By: David Rice, DDS

The Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser from Convergent Dental is a breakthrough dental technology that enables dentists to perform a wide range of anesthesia-free, blood-free, and pain-free procedures in hard- and soft-tissue.

Those who have an interest in lasers understand that Solea’s unique 9.3-micron CO2 technology makes it superior in handling anesthesia-free cavity preps but they may not truly understand how beneficial it is for soft tissue procedures.

For those readers, as well as those not as well-versed in dental lasers, read on for the top five procedures enhanced by Solea laser dentistry.

IMPLANTS:

Solea clinically elevates placing, uncovering, and restoring implants through precision and decontamination with less need for anesthesia, less bleeding, better visualization, and fast healing.

  • Precision laser and continual air and water spray leads to clean surgical field and fast tissue healing.
  • Minimizes bone loss around implant, leading to more secure hold and strengthened, long lasting implants.
  • Allows for ideal profile and shaping of tooth for functional
    and cosmetic purposes, avoiding potential alignment issues.
  • Oftentimes no injectable anesthetic is needed.
Implant Uncovery:
Immediate Post-Op, Screw Removed
Images by Joshua P. Weintraub, DDS

COSMETIC PROCEDURES:

Solea enables controlled tissue management of enamel, dentin, decay, gingiva, and bone with minimal bleeding and discomfort, creating clean, precisely carved margins.

  • Dentists can keep procedures in-house and avoid referring out to specialists.
  • Reduces or eliminates pain during and after procedures.
  • Instead of multiple visits, many cosmetic procedures with the Solea laser can be completed in a single session.
  • Minimally invasive procedure leads to fast healing and
    increased patient satisfaction.
  • Variable speed foot pedal allows for maximum control of laser, leading to clean and precise tissue sculpting.
Closed Crown Lengthening:  Immediate Post-Op 
Images by Timothy Anderson, DDS
Solea® All-Tissue Laser

FILLINGS/CAVITIES:

Reliably eliminating the need for anesthesia with Solea means an exceptional experience for patients (no needles!) and huge efficiency gains and practice growth for the dentist.

  • Often no injectable anesthetic is necessary.
  • Enables more same-day, multi-quadrant dentistry when needed.
  • Patients can return to daily activities immediately post procedure, including eating.
  • Reduced chair time and faster appointments, leading to satisfied patients and improved business outcomes.
One-Visit Preps #6-11:  
Immediate Post-Op 
Images by Heath Brantley, DDS
  • When paired with the Solea® Protect™ application, dentists can help prevent future decay.

AIRWAY DENTISTRY:

Solea® Sleep™ gently warms tissue in the soft palate to tighten and stiffen collagen, reducing vibrations that can cause snoring.

  • Procedure can be completed in less than 15 minutes of chair time.
  • Minimally invasive, no sutures required.
  • Can be used as an adjunct to oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea, leading to improved results and increased patient satisfaction.
  • Enables patients to return to their daily routines

LABIAL AND LINGUAL FRENECTOMIES:

Virtually blood-free, fast frenectomies with minimal post-op discomfort for infants through adults allow dentists to keep the procedure with a provider their patients know and trust.

  • Reduces or eliminates bleeding and typically does not require sutures.
  • Local anesthetic is often not needed.
  • No sedation is needed, lessening anxiety for parents.
  • Lack of sedation speeds up appointments, building efficiency into schedules without compromising patient safety.
  • Newborns can often resume feeding with improved latch immediately post-procedure.
  • Reduced trauma promotes long-term patient and parent preference, which results in loyal patients.
Labial Frenectomy 3-Weeks-Old:  Immediate Post-Op  
Images by Jared Poplin, DMD

The Solea laser elevates many common dental procedures in both hard- and soft tissue, serving as a tool that amplifies practice capabilities. In turn, improved patient experience, practice efficiency, and clinical outcomes can increase practice growth.

LEARN MORE:
WWW.CONVERGENTDENTAL.COM/SOLEA
info@convergentdental.com
1-800-880-8589

David Rice

David Rice

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks.