Dental fillings without pain or anesthetic??
What Is The Solea Laser?
Solea is the first CO2 dental laser system cleared by the FDA for hard, soft and osseous tissue procedures. It allows the vast majority of procedures to be done in less time without pain (and thus without needles and anesthesia!).
How Does Solea Work?
This is the really cool part. The specialized wavelength of light energy supplied by the CO2 Solea Laser vaporizes four different “photoreceptors:” hydroxyapatite, water, collagen, and plastic. It basically makes the tissue disappear! Meanwhile it overwhelms our nerves’ ability to sense pain, allowing decay and unwanted tissue to be removed quickly and without anesthesia. This energy is “pulsed” and expertly controlled by our dentists via foot pedal, guaranteeing precision and predictable results.
Are There Any Side Effects With Solea?
You’ll feel none of the lingering numbness that you would after a traditional procedure, but just like a normal dental restoration there may be some residual soreness. During treatment you should feel no pain; our patients have reported cold sensitivity and mild pressure during use, but an overwhelming majority felt nothing else!
For What Procedures Can The Solea Laser Be Used?
There are many procedures that can benefit from the use of this laser, from dental fillings to oral surgery. Some examples:
- Direct Fillings
- Frenectomies
- Gingivectomies
- Apthous Ulcer Treatments
- Fibroma Removal
- Crown Lengthening / Bone Removal
- Implant Uncovering
Solea is not currently indicated for use in endodontic procedures and amalgam removals. The procedures we’ll use the laser for in our office will vary from case to case, but we expect to use it more and more as the technology continues to grow.
There are only 600 of these in the world as of January 2018, and only 2 in Chicago!! We’re so stoked to be in on the ground floor of this exciting advance in dentistry. Call us today to see if this treatment is right for you!
