Waterlase Millennium® Er,Cr:YSGG Hydrokinetic Dental Laser
Safe, accurate cavity preparation and soft tissue surgery using cool water energy!


Patient Information

Combined with an air-water spray, this Hydrokinetic Erbium, Cr:YSGG laser is able to replace the drill in many instances. No longer will the whine of the drill be heard but rather a popping sound similar to that of popcorn popping. Since there is no heat or vibration from the Waterlase Millennium, the need for anesthetic (THE SHOT) is eliminated in most cases!
What is Hydrokinetic technology?
The Hydrokinetic process is the removal of tissues with YSGG laser-energized water droplets. Hydrokinetic energy is produced by combining a spray of atomized water with laser energy. The resulting Hydrokinetic energy gently and precisely removes a wide range of human tissue including tooth enamel (the hardest substance in the body), and soft tissue (gum tissue) with no heat and no pain in most cases.

What are the benefits of the Hydrokinetic laser?

  • Heat and vibration are the causes of most of the pain associated with the drill. Since Hydrokinetic cutting does not transmit heat or vibration, MOST DENTAL PROCEDURES CAN BE PERFORMED WITH NO PAIN, VIRTUALLY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR ANESTHESIA IN MOST CASES.
  • The laser's pinpoint accuracy is precise enough that we can leave behind as much healthy tooth structure as possible, allowing you to keep your own teeth longer.
  • Effectively performs numerous soft tissue (gums) procedures with little or no bleeding. The laser gives us a new high-tech tool for many procedures that previously required referral to a specialist. Now you can have them performed during your scheduled appointment.
  • Avoids many common problems of the high-speed drill, including cracks in the teeth from the vibration and rapid turning of the drill burs, which can weaken your teeth, creating future problems. The laser sterilizes as it cuts, leaving less chance for bacterial contamination.
  • The Millennium prepares your teeth in a way that maximizes the bonding of tooth colored fillings, allowing them to last longer.

Millennium vs. Drill

The high-speed dental drill may cause a smear layer, a layer of dead organic material. The Millennium creates cuts with NO smear layer, providing a better surface for bonding, and allowing your filling to last longer.

Is the laser safe?

The Millennium is as safe as other medical devices. With its 2 mm active range from the tip, the laser provides pinpoint accuracy, reducing the chance of causing damage to healthy tissues.

What can the Millennium be used for?

· Decay Removal
  • Cavity Preparation
  • General soft tissue procedures
  • General dentistry for enamel and dentin