
INTRODUCTION
The NV Microlaser is a dental diode laser that can be used for many dierent
soft tissue procedures. Laser technology has enabled dentistry to provide less
invasive treatment for many dental procedures, both preventative and restorative.
The Discus Dental® NV Microlaser™/NV Ortho™represents a new phase in dental
laser technology. With its streamlined design, you can perform a range of soft-
tissue procedures with ease, without worrying about ber management and
dealing with power cords. We designed the NV Microlaser™/NV Ortho™ to be a
compact wire-free laser that makes your day-to-day operations more ecient
and productive. For a list of approved procedures, please refer to page 13. All the
controls you need are accessible on the handheld unit which is lightweight and
extremely mobile.
Choosing to integrate laser science into your practice yields many benets,
including increased patient comfort, satisfaction and more ecient dental
care. To get the maximum benets of laser technology, consider joining a study
group so that you can exchange tips and ideas with fellow professionals. It’s
also an excellent way to keep abreast of the latest procedures and technological
advantages. A great place to start is the Academy of Lasers Dentistry, www.
laserdentistry.org.
The Discus website, www.discusdental.com, also provides information on new
products, accessories, and educational assistance for you and your professional
sta. If you have any questions regarding the use of the NV Microlaser™/NV
Ortho™, please call our toll-free support line. We’re here to help.
Intended Uses
The NV Microlaser™/NV Ortho™ is intended to be used for oral soft tissue
surgery, including: sulcular debridement of diseased brous tissue, i.e., excision
and biopsy; gingivectomy; gingivoplasty; lesion (tumor) removal; broma
removal; tissue retraction (troughing); apththous ulcers; gingival hyperplasia
(excision and recontour); crown lengthening; operculectomy; frenectomy; and
photocoagulation. In addition, the NV Microlaser™ /NV Ortho™ may be used for
periodontal procedures, including: laser soft tissue curettage; laser removal of
diseased, infected, inamed, or necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket;
removal of highly inamed edematous tissue aected by bacteria penetration of
the pocket lining; and junctional epithelium.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The progress achieved in recent years in ber optics and diode lasers technology
has made it possible to have commercial devices with multi-watt output power in
the near-infrared spectrum.
Welcome to the NV Microlaser™!
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