Dental equipment and technology company Convergent Dental has announced the commercial launch of Solea Protect which aims to help dentists inhibit caries development.
Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, can affect patients of all ages and is one of the top reasons for dental appointments. This new application for the Solea laser helps reduce mineral loss in dental enamel, protecting teeth against acid attack and caries development.
Solea Protect is said to be the result of decades of research in caries prevention using CO2 lasers. The treatment uses the Solea laser’s 9.3µm wavelength to gently heat the surface of tooth enamel, removing impurities that can weaken teeth. This process creates a strong, crystal-like tooth structure that is more resistant to decay.
When used in combination with fluoride, Solea Protect is said to reduce mineral loss up to six times more than fluoride alone.1 In a one-year clinical trial, 22% of patients who received only fluoride treatments required a caries restoration within the 12 months. Conversely, none of the patients who were treated with a combination of Solea Protect and fluoride required a restoration during the trial.2
“Convergent Dental is committed to driving innovation that elevates dental practices. Preventing tooth decay benefits nearly everyone and Solea Protect gives providers easy-to-use technology that is convenient and effective for their patients,” said CEO of Convergent Dental, Robert L Gershon. “This new application is another example of the versatility of the Solea laser and how Convergent Dental is pushing the future of dentistry forward.”
With the addition of the Solea Protect treatment, the Solea laser enables dentists to offer both a unique preventative treatment and an anxiety-free experience when restorative work is required.
According to the company, Solea is the only is the only CO2 laser cleared by the FDA for all-tissue indications and delivers an anesthesia-free, blood-free, suture-free experience that dentists can rely on.3
References
1) Badreddine AH, et al. Demineralization Inhibition by High-Speed Scanning of 9.3 μm CO2 Single Laser Pulses Over Enamel. Lasers Surg Med. 2021 Jul;53(5):703-712.
2) Rechmann P, et al. Fissure caries inhibition with a CO2 9.3-μm short-pulsed laser-a randomized, single-blind, split-mouth controlled, 1-year clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2021 Apr;25(4):2055-2068.
3) Based on report of 1000 procedures performed by Solea users. Documentation on file.
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