Description

PerioLase MVP-7 Dental Laser: A Comprehensive Overview

The PerioLase MVP-7 Dental Laser, launched by Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) in 2001, is a state-of-the-art 6-watt, free-running Nd:YAG laser. This innovative device is primarily designed for the Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®), a patented, nonsurgical alternative treatment for periodontal disease.

Key Features and Applications

The PerioLase MVP-7 is designed for a variety of dental applications, including:

• Intraoral Soft-Tissue Procedures: General, oral-maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgeries.
• Tissue Management: Ablation, incision, excision, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue.

LANAP® Effectiveness

According to MDT, LANAP treatment with the PerioLase MVP-7 shows impressive results, with 95% of patients remaining stable five years post-treatment. This makes it a trusted tool for long-term periodontal disease management.

Ease of Use

The PerioLase MVP-7 is praised for its user-friendly design. In an evaluation involving nine dentists:

• Ease of Use Ratings:
  • 6 rated it as excellent.
  • 2 rated it as very good.
  • 1 rated it as good.

Dentists highlighted features such as a simple menu-driven interface, describing it as “extremely easy to use” compared to other lasers.

Size and Weight

The laser’s size and weight are designed for portability and convenience:

• Dimensions: 27.9 x 41.9 x 62.2 cm (11 x 16.5 x 24.5 inches).
• Weight: 19.6 kg (43 pounds).

Evaluators provided mixed feedback on size and weight:

• 4 rated size as excellent to very good.
• 4 rated it as good.
• 1 rated it as fair, describing the device as “reasonable” in size but easy to move.

Regarding weight:

• 4 evaluators rated it as excellent to very good.
• 4 rated it as good.
• 1 rated it as fair, noting that the laser is “heavier than some but very portable” due to its efficient wheels.

Cost and Cost Effectiveness

The PerioLase MVP-7 is considered a cost-effective solution:

• MDT claims that treating half of one patient per month can cover the monthly lease payment, with the remainder as profit.
• Evaluators rated cost-effectiveness as follows:
  • 5 rated it as excellent.
  • 3 rated it as very good.
  • 1 rated it as good.

Feedback included statements such as:

• “Cost is always too much, but the effectiveness is absolutely wonderful.”
• “I paid for my laser within 1.5 months of use.”

PerioLase MVP-7 Dental Laser Technical Specifications

• Item: PerioLase MVP-7 Dental Laser
• Warranty: 3 years
• Weight: 19.6 kg (43 pounds)
• Power: 6 watts
• Laser Type: Nd:YAG
• Dimensions: 27.9 x 41.9 x 62.2 cm (11 x 16.5 x 24.5 inches)
• Applications: Soft and hard tissue treatments
• Pulse Energy: 20 – 300 mJ
• Laser Classification: Class 4
• Operating Voltage: 110 – 120 volts, 200 – 240 volts (Single Phase)
• Tips and Sizes: Flexible fiber optic delivery system (360 µ, 400 µ, 600 µ)
• Sterilization: Autoclave
• Handpiece: Anodized aluminum TrueFlex three-part handpiece
• Control Panel: Touchscreen
• Wavelength: 1,064 nm
• Foot Operation: Yes
• Portable: Yes