PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG Dental Laser

PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG Dental Laser

The PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System can perform a wide array of intraoral soft tissue dental, general, oral maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgery.
PerioLase is designed to perform a wide range of soft- and hard-tissue laser procedures.

The PerioLase Dental Laser, launched by Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) in 2001, is a 6 watt, free running nd:YAG laser. Primarily, PerioLase is designed for use in the laserassisted new attachment procedure (LANAP), a patented nonsurgical alternative laser treatment for periodontal disease.

Ease of Use

According to MDT, PerioLase is versatile and easy to use. When the 9 dentists who participated in the evaluation of PerioLase were asked to rate its ease of use, 6 rated it as excellent, 2 rated it as very good, and 1 rated it as good. One evaluator said the laser is ‘extremely easy to use compared to other [lasers].’ Another evaluator described the laser as having a ‘very simple menu-driven design.’

Size and Weight

When asked about the importance of size and weight when purchasing a laser, 2 rated them as important to very important, 3 were neutral on the importance, 3 said they are somewhat important, and 1 said they are not important at all.
The evaluators were then asked to rate the size and weight of PerioLase. Four rated the size as excellent to very good, 4 rated size as good, and 1 rated it as fair. One evaluator described the size as ‘reasonable’ large but easy to move.’ Another said the laser is ‘easy to roll through doorways.’
With regard to weight, 4 evaluators rated PerioLase as excellent to very good, 4 rated it as good, and 1 rated it as fair. One evaluator described the laser as ‘heavier than some but very portable.’ Another evaluator said that the weight ‘is not noticeable because of good wheels.’

Cost and Cost Effectiveness

According to MDT, one half of one patient per month covers the monthly lease payment, with the other half of treatment as profit.
When the evaluators were asked to rate the cost and cost effectiveness of PerioLase, 5 rated it as excellent, 3 rated it as very good, and 1 rated it as good. ‘Cost’always too much,’ said 1 evaluator. However, he went on to say, ‘Effectiveness’absolutely wonderful. I’m a periodontist and this has been my primary treatment for periodontitis for the past 8 years with great success.’ Another evaluator said, ‘I paid for my laser in 1-1/2 months of use.’

Specifications PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG Dental Laser:

– Item: PerioLase MVP-7 Dental Laser
– Warranty: 3 years
– Weight: 19.6 kg (43 pounds)
– Power: 6 watts
– Physical Media Source: Nd:YAG
– Dimensions: 27.9 x 41.9 x 62.2 cm (11 x 16.5 x 24.5 inches)
– Dental Applications: Soft And Hard Tissue Applications
– Pulse Energy: 20 – 300 mJ
– Laser Classification: Class 4 Laser
– Operating Voltage: 110 – 120 volts, 200 – 240 volts (Single Phase)
– Available Tips and Sizes: Flexible Fiber Optic Delivery System, 360 µ, 400 µ, 600 µ
– Tip Sterilization Method: Autoclave
– Handpiece Type / Swivel: Anodized Aluminum TrueFlex Three Part Hand Piece
– Control Panel: Touchscreen
– Wavelength: 1,064 nm
– Foot Operation: Yes
– Portable: Yes