Effective cleaning and disinfection are critical for the success of root canal treatment. Laser-Activated Irrigation (LAI) is an advanced technique that enhances traditional irrigation methods by using laser energy to improve the removal of bacteria, debris, and biofilm from the root canal system.
Fotona Laser
This technology has improved the endodontic procedures by:
- Providing superior cleaning and disinfection
- Enhancing irrigation activation
- Minimizing the need for mechanical instrumentation
- Increasing the speed and efficiency of treatments
- Decreasing post-treatment discomfort
- Allowing minimally invasive approaches
- Increasing efficiency in complex cases
Fotona improved laser-activated irrigation (LAI) through its patented Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming (PIPS®) and Shockwave-Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming (SWEEPS®) technologies. These advancements significantly enhance endodontic disinfection and cleaning by utilizing Er:YAG lasers to generate photoacoustic shockwaves in the root canal system.
Key Improvements by Fotona:
- PIPS® (Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming)
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- Uses ultrashort laser pulses to create strong photoacoustic shockwaves.
- Enhances deep penetration of irrigants into dentinal tubules.
- Requires lower energy compared to traditional laser activation, reducing thermal damage.
- SWEEPS® (Shockwave-Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming)
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- Introduces dual-pulse laser technology to generate overlapping shockwaves.
- Further improves fluid dynamics and debris removal in complex canal systems.
- More effective at breaking up biofilms and removing smear layers.
Fotona’s PIPS® and SWEEPS® technologies have set new standards in endodontic disinfection, making laser-activated irrigation safer, more efficient, and more effective compared to conventional techniques.