Fotona · LightWalker II
Endo. Perio. Esthetics. Surgery. One laser.
Two wavelengths, one system, and the clinical research behind every use case.
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Procedures
Grouped by area of practice. Click any title on the left to load that clip; the description updates with it.
The research
Clinical Studies
Published, peer-reviewed research behind the Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths used in LightWalker procedures, with the one fact from each worth remembering.
Combined Nd:YAG/Er:YAG laser therapy for periodontal disease
A randomized controlled trial found significantly better improvements in probing depth and clinical attachment level at 2 months when combined Nd:YAG/Er:YAG laser therapy was added to conventional non-surgical treatment, versus conventional treatment alone.
Er:YAG laser for caries removal and cavity prep
Early clinical trials found Er:YAG laser cavity preparation caused minimal patient discomfort, with the large majority of treated teeth requiring no local anesthesia at all.
Er:YAG laser vs. dental drill in children
A randomized trial in children comparing Er:YAG laser to a traditional drill found reduced anesthesia use, less pain, and lower anxiety with the laser, and no meaningful difference in treatment success after a year of follow-up.
Er:YAG laser antibacterial effects on oral biofilms
Lab testing of Er:YAG laser irradiation (on a LightWalker system) against oral biofilms found substantial reduction in microbial viability, with especially strong effects against Candida albicans.
LightWalker laser therapy for oral mucositis
A registered randomized trial is evaluating whether Nd:YAG LightWalker laser therapy can reduce the incidence, severity, and duration of oral mucositis in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.
Laser-assisted caries removal: meta-analysis
A review across eleven studies found Er:YAG lasers effective for conservative caries removal, generally causing less pain and anxiety than rotary instruments, though typically taking longer to complete.
Er:YAG decontamination of failed implant surfaces
Testing on implants removed from peri-implantitis cases found that Er:YAG laser irradiation could clean carbon contamination from the implant surface, helping identify an effective decontamination protocol.
Combined Nd:YAG/Er:YAG surgical peri-implantitis treatment
A controlled trial compared combined Er:YAG/Nd:YAG laser treatment against conventional surgical debridement for peri-implantitis, evaluating clinical outcomes and bone-loss biomarkers at six months.
Summaries only. Click through to each source for full methodology and results.
Live demo & events
See it on your own patients.
Interested in attending an event around laser dentistry? Expect hands-on time with the LightWalker, live workshops, and top-tier speakers in the field.
To get registered
dan.breit@fotona.comThis three day event brings together dentists, hygienists, and aesthetic practitioners for keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and hands on courses on the LightWalker and the rest of the Fotona lineup. Expect a full agenda of clinical lectures across dental, wellness, and aesthetics tracks, along with an introductory LightWalker course, a welcome reception, and a closing dinner. It's the best chance all year to get hands on time with the laser and learn directly from the practitioners using it every day.
Dan Breit
Territory Manager, Fotona LightWalker
Territory: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut