PATIENT INFORMATION
		Millennium® YSGG Hydrokinetic Dental Laser no drills, no needles... it's pain-free! in most cases
What is Hydrokinetic technology? What are the benefits of the Hydrokineticlaser? Millennium vs. Drill Is the laser safe? What can the Millennium be used for? What others have said about the Millennium?		In combination with an air-waterspray, this Hydrokinetic YSGG laser is able to replace the drill in manyinstances.  No longer will the whine of the drill be heard,but rathera popping sound similar to that of popcorn popping. Since there is no heat or vibration from the Millennium, the needfor anesthetic (THE SHOT) is eliminated in most cases!

Demonstration of BIOLASE's
Demonstration of BIOLASE's Waterlase(TM) cutting system combining laser energy with water droplets to create high-speed hydrokinetic water particles that can mechanically cut both hard and soft-tissues.

TheHydrokinetic process is the removal of tissues with YSGG laser-energized water droplets.  Hydrokinetic energy is produced by combining a spray of atomized water with laser energy.  The resulting Hydrokinetic energy gently and precisely removes a wide range of human tissue including tooth enamel (the hardest substance in the body), and soft tissue (gum tissue)with no heat and no pain in most cases.

• Heat and vibrationare the causes of most of the pain associated with the drill.  SinceHydrokinetic cutting does not transmit heat or vibration, MOST DENTAL PROCEDURESCAN BE PERFORMED WITH NO PAIN, VIRTUALLY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR ANESTHESIAIN MOST CASES.
• The laser's pinpointaccuracy is precise enough that your dentist can leave behind as much healthytooth structure as possible, allowing you to keep your own teeth longer.
• Effectively performsnumerous soft tissue (gums) procedures with little or no bleeding.  The laser gives your dentist a new high-tech tool for many procedures that previously required referral to a specialist.  Now you can have them performed during your scheduled appointment.
• Avoids many commonproblems of the high speed drill, including cracks in the teeth from thevibration and rapid turning of the drill burs which can weaken your teeth,creating future problems.  The laser sterilizes as it cuts, leaving less chance for bacterial contamination.
• The Millennium preparesyour teeth in a way that maximizes the bonding of tooth colored fillings,allowing them to last longer.

Thehigh speed dental drill may cause a smear layer, a layer of dead organic material.  The Millennium creates cuts with NO smear layer, providing a better surface for bonding, and allowing your filling to last longer.

Inthe hands of your trained dentist, the Millennium is as safe as other medical devices.  With it's 2 mm active range from the tip, the laser provides pinpoint accuracy, reducing the chance of causing damage to healthy tissues.  The primary safety measure necessary during laser treatment is proper protective glasses.

• Decay Removal
• Cavity Preparation
• Reshape "gummy"smiles
• General soft tissueprocedures
• General dentistryfor enamel and dentin
• Avoid being "numbed"
• Avoid the shot andpain

"I was prepared fora couple hours of drilling and needles, and not being able to eat or smile. But when I came in that day, I got through in 20 minutes instead of 2 hours, and I walked out smiling and had lunch with my husband without any paralyzation in my mouth.  It was great.  It's certainly what I would choose again." 

~ Bonnie Snow
patient

"If my dentist could do for therest of me what he did for my teeth, I'd be a raving beauty at 65. My teeth look terrific!  My laser smile is a great present."

~ Anne SaldichPh.D., MFCC
patient

"10 minutes for the whole cavityprocedure.  No anesthesia was used.  I felt nothing at all. I was delighted.  I'm looking forward to my next cavity.  I actuallywant to go to the dentist again."

~ Jerry Deutscher
patient