Have you ever wondered if a dental laser might be a good fit for your practice and patients? Dr. Tom Giacobbi is here with a quick overview of the technology as part of his Just a Minute, Doc series.
Video transcript
"So let's talk about dental lasers.
"There are three main types of dental lasers. The diode is by far the most common, the least expensive, and occupies about 37% of the dental laser market.
"The next is the Erbium:YAG, which can cut both hard and soft tissue, and that's about 18% of the market. Very effective laser, and becoming more and more popular for needle-free dentistry.
"Finally, the Nd:YAG, which is most often used for periodontal-specific treatment, and that occupies about 12% of the market.
"Regardless of which of these lasers you're using, the patient experience is generally better, the healing is faster, and everybody loves a little bit of technology, making their dental appointment much more comfortable.
"Let's get back to work."
