New Mexico Endodontic Center

Biolase Waterlase iPlus Laser

We are very excited about a new tool that we recently added to our armamentarium to achieve even better cleaning of the root canal system: the Biolase Waterlase iPlus laser. The unit is primarily used for “laser enhanced irrigation.” Traditional endodontic techniques involve mechanically cleaning the root canal space with files while it is flooded with a solution that removes pulp tissue, removes necrotic (dead) pulp remnants, and kills bacteria.

The incredibly complex anatomy of the root canal system can contain spaces that are very difficult to adequately clean using traditional endodontic techniques. Laser enhanced irrigation utilizes laser energy to actively move the irrigation solutions throughout the root canal space, including those spaces that are difficult to clean using traditional techniques. Since its adoption by our practice in 2024, it has been a game changer.