What is a Waterlase Laser?
The Biolase Waterlase is an Er,Cr:YSGG (2,780 nm) all-tissue dental laser. The wavelength is absorbed by water, allowing the laser to cut both hard tissue (enamel, dentine, bone) and soft tissue using a precise combination of laser energy and atomised water spray — often with reduced or no local anaesthetic.
For the clinician, this means a single device that covers:
- Cavity preparation and Class I–V restorations
- Soft-tissue surgery: gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, frenectomy, vestibuloplasty
- Endodontic disinfection and irrigant activation
- Periodontal therapy and management of peri-implantitis
- Crown-lengthening and pre-prosthetic gingival contouring
For the patient, the experience is quieter, more comfortable, and typically requires less anaesthesia – which is why Waterlase practices report higher acceptance rates for procedures patients would otherwise defer.
