Biolase Waterlase iPlus, User Manual

Page: 7 / 82

7
1
Overview
The
Waterlase
iPlus tissue cutting system is a
unique device with diverse, hard- and soft-tissue
dental applications. It utilizes advanced laser
and water atomization technologies to safely
and effectively cut, shave, contour, roughen,
etch, and resect oral hard-tissue, and direct laser
energy to perform oral soft-tissue removal,
incision, excision, ablation and coagulation.
Waterlase
iPlus may also be used for specific
endodontic and periodon -tal applications.
When used for oral hard-tissue procedures, this
YSGG solid-state laser provides optical energy
to a user-controlled distribution of atomized water
droplets and hydrated surface layer of hard-tissue.
Water present in the target tissue absorbs laser ra-
diation, resulting in explosive molecular expansion
and ablation of hard-tissue. The water in the spray
provides cooling and hydration for the target tissue.
For oral soft-tissue procedures, the Waterlase
iPlus laser applies optical energy to the soft-tissue
for tissue removal, incision, excision, ablation,
and coagulation using direct laser energy, either
with water for cooling and hydration, or without
water for coagulation.
A flexible Fiber Cable connects at one end to the
laser and at the other to a Handpiece that delivers
laser energy to the target tissue through a Fiber
Tip. A visible light emitted from the Handpiece
head illuminates the area of treatment. The optical
power output and atomized water spray may be
adjusted to specific user requirements for both
soft- and hard-tissue applications.
Waterlase iPlus is indicated for professional use
on adult and pediatric dental patients. Procedures
must be performed only by licensed dental
practitioners in a dental facility. Use of this device
requires proper clinical and technical proficiency,
and this User Manual provides instructions for use
for those professionals who have completed the
appropriate training.
When used and maintained properly, the Waterlase
iPlus proves a valuable addition to a practice.
Please contact BIOLASE Customer Service at
1-800-321-6717 in the U.S and Canada for any
service needs; if the user is located outside the
U.S., please contact the BIOLASE-authorized
representative.
This device must be installed, operated, and
maintained according to the guidelines of
CAN/CSA-Z386-14, Safe Use of Lasers in
Healthcare.
Water l ase iPlus User Manual