{"product_id":"zolar-laser-tips-300-10-box-of-25","title":"Zolar Laser Tips 300-10 Box Of 25","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem # \u003cspan\u003e7000301010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esoft tissue diode laser\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most commonly used systems in modern day dental practices for most soft tissue surgical procedures. The applications range from laser bacterial reduction, low level laser therapy, frenectomy, gingivecomy among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailed mechanism of diode laser working is beyond the scope of this write up, however, in a nutshell, it shall not be wrong to say that the initiated tip of the laser optical fiber is ultimately responsible for tissue interaction. This makes the working end an important aspect for clinical success of laser applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most common questions among clinicians who use lasers is which tip to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany manufacturers have many different tip sizes available for the user to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 micron, 300 microns, 400 microns , 600 microns among other various sizes are available by various manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three key factors which define a tip are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe diameter of the working tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotective sheath and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe working length of the tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo major types of fibers available are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrippable fiber bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisposable fiber tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost commonly reported clinical error while using laser is NOT stripping the outer protective sheath of the fiber. Before every use, the clinician must ensure the fiber has been stripped and cut efficiently and ensure is ready to use. Nowadays many manufacturers are packaging ready to use, safe and sterile, disposable tips which minimizes clinical chair side time and increases efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all dental applications 400 micron diameter fibers are most commonly used by clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough there are many studies and articles available to assist the clinician select the right operating tip, the most important factor is the end user comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Science\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe key point is the huge energy difference between tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual cutting energy is J\/cm2 (Squared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 W 400 micron =1 divided by .16 (.4x.4)= 6.25J\/cm2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1W 300 micron= 1 divided by .09 (.3x.3) = 11.1J\/cm2 -1.78 times more energy than 400 micron tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1W 200 micron= 1 divided by .04 (.2x.2) = 215J\/cm2 4 times as much as a 400 micron tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalking about the length of the fiber, many manufacturers recommend many different lengths, 5mm and 10mm being the most common ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne key aspect to be considered while selecting the tip is that with a smaller diameter tip and a longer length, the chances of breakage during the surgical procedure are higher, which leads to foreign body lodging into the tissue, resulting in further complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost experienced clinicians recommend 400 microns and 5 mm tip, however it is the clinical judgement and experience of the clinician which the final decision is making factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo conclude, it would be ideal to state that One must be very aware of tip size and know if they use presets exactly what tip size the presets are for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zolar Technology \u0026 Mfg","offers":[{"title":"STANDARD","offer_id":45454347468982,"sku":"7000301010","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0334\/2860\/3018\/files\/1_ZolarLaserTips400-10BoxOf25.jpg?v=1773845813","url":"https:\/\/archerdental.com\/products\/zolar-laser-tips-300-10-box-of-25","provider":"Archer Dental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}