For Justin Kolnick, BDS, it all comes down to 3 simple words: ease of outcome. Those words encapsulate the reason why EdgeEndo’s EdgePRO laser-assisted endodontic device can spell the difference between successful cleaning, debridement, and disinfection of the root canal, and treatment that misses the mark.
“In the laser-assisted endodontic world, this product is remarkable because it uses the erbium, chromium: YSGG wavelength, which provides a significant enhancement to the cleaning and disinfection of root canals. It streamlines the process and allows clinicians to use their technique of choice to clean and shape a root canal,” explained Dr. Kolnick.
EdgePRO uses laser light physics, light energy, and microfluidic dynamics to remove infected tissue, biofilm, and smear layer. In fact, the system can kill up to 99.9% of bacteria commonly found in the root canal.
“It also helps us shape the calcified root canal systems and overcome complications, such as blocked or calcified canals, resorptions, foreign bodies, perforations, and retreatments. It’s also effective in managing unfound or inaccessible anatomy.”
Reaching the Unreachable
According to Dr. Kolnick, the advent of CBCT enables clinicians to see the complexity of the root canal system, and it’s now known that standard endodontic techniques have only been effective in reaching less than 50% of the entire root canal system.
“I’ve coined this concept of reaching unfound or inaccessible anatomy ‘retrodontics,’ and because EdgePRO can now do that, we can be more confident in our ability to manage these cases,” he said. “Since this technology allows us to achieve this high standard of endodontic therapy, it affects treatment planning, how we predict outcomes, and case acceptance.”
Minimally Invasive Endo
EdgePRO also complements the industry-wide trend of minimally invasive endodontics.
“Laser-activated technology used in the EdgePRO allows us to drive irrigant through the root canal complexities to clean and disinfect, and ultimately, conserve more tooth structure,” Dr. Kolnick said.
