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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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