LightScalpel LS-1005™ Super-Pulse CO2 laser

Built on the Luxar tradition of excellence since 1991, the LightScalpel LS-1005^™ represents state-of-the-art laser technology for all soft tissue surgeries in the implant-focused practice. With over 12,000 units installed in offices worldwide, the new LightScalpel LS-1005^™ pushes the envelope with an affordable high-performance soft tissue laser.

Beginning with the wavelength, the CO₂ (carbon dioxide) laser at 10,600 nm has been the gold standard for soft tissue for decades due to its unique tissue interactions. To date, many hundreds of peer-reviewed papers have been published on treatment indications using the CO₂. The LightScalpel LS-1005^™ can precisely remove cell layers, as in Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy (LAPT), or rapidly cut an incision with a clear bloodless field. Post-operatively, this translates to minimal discomfort, faster healing, and the reduced need for pain medication for the patient.

Unlike diode glass fibers, which cut slowly in-contact by a thermal “hot tip,” the CO₂ wavelength is highly absorbed by intracellular water that is instantaneously vaporized in a non-contact method. This superior “radiant” process happens in an extremely rapid, highly controlled, and precise fashion. This results in a char-free cut with minimal thermal interaction with the adjacent tissues to no more than 50 to 100 micrometers, or 5 to 10 cell layers deep! All this and the safety for use around implant structures¹ make it the perfect surgical instrument for your practice.

CO₂ technology reimagined — smaller, lighter, cost effective

The LightScalpel LS-1005^™ introduces a new level of CO₂ laser technology.

The ultra-flexible 1.75-meter hollow-fiber delivery system provides years of effortless use without the typical fragile mirrors and articulated arm systems originally developed in the 1980s. In addition, the newly designed optical (or tipless) and the ceramic-tipped handpieces allow total access and greater visualization of the entire oral cavity.

The large bright touchscreen allows the user to choose the appropriate treatment modes directly from the Main screen. So whether its Continuous (CW), Pulsed, or Micro-second Super-Pulse mode, you have complete control. Also, from the Main screen, user-defined presets can be saved for your most commonly used settings. As examples, if you are doing anything from safely treating peri-implantitis¹ to second stage implant uncovering, one touch, and you are ready to go!

External calibration at the point-of-delivery is a unique feature allowing the user to verify proper operation and exact power to tissue.

LightScalpel laser tube technology — superior performance and longevity

LightScalpel CO₂ all-metal laser tubes are superior to the antiquated glass tube. All-metal laser tube technology retains lasing ability for up to 45,000 hours, making CO₂ laser surgery highly profitable for the clinician.

All-metal laser tubes are inexpensively rechargeable, capable of handling up to 40 g shocks and vibrations, and are easily pulsed and air-cooled under the heaviest operating conditions. All-metal tubes are no different from the durable, long-lasting tubes used in military and industrial applications, as well as top of the line cosmetic fractional and medical lasers.

American engineering, manufacturing, and support

LightScalpel is an American-based surgical CO₂ laser design, manufacturing, and service company located in Woodinville near Seattle, Washington.

LightScalpel’s laser engineers have over 100 years of combined technical experience in both the industrial and medical CO₂ laser marketplaces, including positions at Laakmann Electro-Optics, Xanar, Coherent Medical, Synrad Inc., Luxar Corporation, ESC Medical Systems, Lumenis Inc., Luxarcare LLC, and Aesculight LLC.

To experience for yourself what the all new LightScalpel LS-1005 can do for you and your patients, call 1-866-589-2722 or visit www.lightscalpel.com.

This information was provided by LightScalpel.

Reference

1. Romanos G, Ko HH, Froum S, Tarnow D. The Use of CO2 Laser in the Treatment of Peri-implantitis. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Jun,27(3): 381-386. doi:10.1089/pho.2008.2280.