Waterlase™ Millennium^® 

What are the benefits of the Waterlase™?

The Waterlase™ uses HydroKinetic® technology to perform a variety of dental procedures, including cavity preparation, caries removal, tooth etching and a wide range of soft tissue (gum) procedures. The Waterlase™ has been cleared for HARD & SOFT tissue procedures for both children and adults. Waterlase™ is distributed domestically and internationally for both hard and soft tissue dental applications. 

What is the Waterlase™?

• The Waterlase™ system is a revolutionary new dental device that uses laser-energized water to cut teeth. 
• BIOLASE received FDA clearance to market the Waterlase™ Millennium® system for use on hard tissue (teeth) on October 9, 1998. 
• This combination of laser energy and water-spray, called "HydroKinetic® tissue cutting system," is a patented technology invented by BIOLASE scientists and engineers. 

• The Waterlase™ significantly improves patients' comfort in the dentist's chair: 98.5% of patients treated with the Waterlase™ system reported no discomfort during the procedure in a randomized, double-blind clinical trial conducted at the University of the Pacific. 
• Because it does not cause heat or vibration in the mouth, Waterlase™ may ease the pain and anxiety of patients who fear the vibration and high-pitched whine of traditional drills. In contrast, the Waterlase™ makes a gentle "tapping" noise. 
• Waterlase™ uses a cool-water spray to cut teeth without generating heat. Conventional drills and lasers can overheat teeth during procedures, inducing discomfort and irreversibly damaging the soft tissue or pulp underneath. 

• The Waterlase™ system uses laser-energized water to cut teeth. 
• The Waterlase™ emits a laser beam that  energizes a highly precise spray of air and water. 
• Water droplets absorb the laser energy and become laser-energized water particles that, when directed at the tooth, rapidly remove enamel, dentin and decay/caries.