Dental laser company Zap Lasers has unveiled what it calls "the world's first microlaser for soft-tissue applications," the Styla MicroLaser. It combines a wireless, cordless design with proven diode laser technology in a self-contained unit measuring 6.9 inches and weighing 1.9 ounces.

Zap says its engineers spent more than two years compacting the company's diode laser technology into Styla's all-in-one design. In addition to 2.0 watts of power, eight pre-set procedures and continuous and pulsed modes, Styla features a lightweight body; pre-threaded disposable tips, and magnets to align and secure them; a position sensor to detect orientation and adjust the display accordingly; a base that can simultaneously charge three batteries in less than one hour; rechargeable batteries that run for more than 20 minutes continuously; and a wireless foot pedal that uses 2.4 GHz technology to communicate with Styla's main body and allows freedom of movement for dentists.

Zap Lasers

Thu May 15 08:56:00 CDT 2008