Usage/Maintenance Tips for Erbiums

[Glenn van As]

Hi Al: I have done lots of Class V restorations with success under PFM crowns and with magnification you can be very selective in only touching tooth structure and not the crown. If you touch metal the tip will degrade faster but if you stay on tooth it is fine.

Old base will spark especially CaOh and you can do it with a high speed or low speed.

Interesting idea about the powdered gloves……I havent noticed this, but could save myself alot of embarrassment without the powder.

I love the anatomical right and left gloves (Baxter) for restorative and could never go to the cheapies, they bother my hands.

With the Continuum laser I never purge, and only replace the filter once per year.

Biolase I think has more upkeep on their product. I have replace tips, filter packs and a foot pedal….thats it in almost 3 years of use.

My laser sits right next to the glass windows and never had a problem. I hear you must be careful moving the biolase but I never have had a problem with my continuum laser.

I think that some of your posts may be intended for certain lasers but I will keep them in mind for future reference.

Glenn

[Swpmn]

Glenn:

You’re right, my comments are directed toward a specific laser. Maintenance issues with your laser have been much less than my own experience. Could be that your laser is a better product. There is also the possibility that assembly of mine was “started on a Friday afternoon and finished on Monday morning”, ha ha ha!!!

I’m sure the scope helps for a prep under PFM. Asked the technician specifically about an old post of yours on moving the laser from carpet to linoleum. He assured me this is a non-issue.

Al

[Glenn van As]

Great post Allen…….its great to be seeing you many pioneering posts.

Appreciate your insights.

Glenn

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