A dental laser is a long-term investment, and the right choice depends mostly on the procedures you perform every week. This guide covers what to compare before you buy.
1. Start with your procedures
List your most frequent treatments: soft-tissue work (gingivectomy, frenectomy), hard-tissue work, periodontal therapy, whitening or pain therapy. Different wavelengths suit different tissues, so the procedure list should drive the decision.
2. Understand wavelengths
- Diode (about 810–980 nm): compact and affordable, widely used for soft tissue and periodontal work.
- Er:YAG / Er,Cr:YSGG (about 2780–2940 nm): absorbed well by water and hydroxyapatite, so suitable for both hard and soft tissue.
- Nd:YAG (1064 nm): deeper penetration, used in soft-tissue and periodontal protocols.
- CO2 (about 10,600 nm): efficient for soft-tissue cutting with good hemostasis.
3. Compare the practical details
- Power range, pulse modes and available handpieces and tips
- Portability, cordless operation and battery life
- Pre-set procedure programs and ease of use for your team
- Regulatory clearance for your country, warranty and service availability
- Training, consumables cost and spare parts
4. Check the full cost
Include tips, fibers, protective eyewear, training and maintenance, not only the purchase price.
5. Ask before you buy
Confirm condition (new or refurbished), included accessories, shipping and installation. Our team can help match a laser to your procedures.