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I 17 roots 1_2016 industry_ Fotona I _Fotona, based in the U.S. and Europe, launched its new ST PRO Lightwalker dental laser at the Chi- cagoDentalSociety’s151stMidwinterMeeting,held recently in Chicago. According to the company, the STPROisafull-featured,hard-andsoft-tissuedental laserwithmanyofthefeaturesoftheaward-winning Lightwalker ATS. In a press release, the company said that at an introductorypriceof$49,900,theSTPROwillbevery attractive to many dentists who might be hesitating to incorporate lasers into their practices because of thecostofhigher-pricedandlessadvancedsystems. The ST PRO is an ultra fast Er:YAG dental laser capable of removing cavities without the need for shots and local anesthetic, especially for children, in most cases, according to the company. The ST PRO also performs the patented and widely researched and acclaimed PIPS laser root canals, a wide range of atraumatic bone procedures and non-invasive, blood- and suture-free soft-tissue procedures. According to the company, the ST PRO includes features not available in competing systems, includ- ing: • Powerful 12 watts of Er:YAG energy for ultra fast cutting. • Large, user-friendly touch screen with a wide range of easy-to-use presets. • The Optoflex delivery system, which the com- pany calls highly reliable, ergonomic and efficient. • High-visibility green aiming beam. • Built-in air supply, eliminating the need for external air connections/supplies. • Optional Quantum Square Pulse (QSP) and SMOOTH mode for advanced clinical procedures, such as the non-invasive Nightlase snoring treat- ment. _About Fotona Fotona (www.fotona.com) has sold more than 25,000 lasers around the world, with direct sales in the U.S. and distribution in more than 60 countries. Fotona produces award-winning lasers in dentistry, esthetics, dermatology, gynecology and other medi- cal fields. According to the company, Fotona has one of the most highly educated workforces in the industry, with an exceptionally high number of PhDs special- izing in laser and medical technology. Strong R&D capabilities have always been a key competitive ad- vantageofthecompany,resultinginmanypatented solutions, including the Optoflex articulated arm, QSP and VSP (variable square pulse) technologies, Fotona SMOOTH mode, Vacuum Cell technology and many more._ The new ST PRO Lightwalker Dental Laser (Photo/Provided by PRNewsFoto/Fotona) Fotona launches ST PRO Lightwalker dental laser Author_Fotona staff

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