Zap Lasers Introduces Styla, Dentistry's First Microlaser For Soft Tissue Applications

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Article Date: 19 May 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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Dental laser industry leader Zap Lasers unveiled a breakthrough in soft-tissue management, the Styla MicroLaser™. The world's first microlaser for soft-tissue applications, the 1.9 ounce Styla combines revolutionary design and proven diode laser technology in a self-contained unit measuring only 6.9 inches long. The handheld Styla has no wires or cables, allowing dental professionals to move freely throughout treatment areas.

"In bringing the first affordable soft-tissue lasers to market, Zap eliminated cost as a hurdle to owning a laser and pioneered the widespread adoption of lasers in the dental community," noted Zap Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Alex Di Sessa. "Introducing Styla, Zap continues to break barriers, eliminating the cord and delivering a powerful soft-tissue laser with the freedom to move wherever the doctor does, even between practices, making sure patients in every operatory and office receive the highest standard of care possible."

Revolutionary Engineering & Features

Zap engineers have spent more than two years compacting the company's industry-leading diode laser technology into Styla's revolutionary all-in-one design. To be sure the new microlaser delivers Zap's high standard of care, every facet of Styla has been custom-engineered to maximize power and ease-of-use. In addition to 2.0 watts of power, eight pre-set procedures and continuous and pulsed modes, Styla's innovative features include:

- Lightweight Aluminum Body: Styla's sturdy aluminum body is tough enough to withstand the daily demands of a busy dental office, yet lightweight and ergonomically balanced, so it remains comfortable even after extended periods of use.

- Pre-threaded Disposable Tips: Styla's pre-threaded disposable tips save time by eliminating the need for scoring and stripping, and are ready to use straight from the box. Precisely placed magnets perfectly align and secure the tip for an exact fiber connection every time.

- Intelligent Gravity Sensor: Styla's intelligent built-in gravity sensor automatically detects the microlaser's orientation and adjusts Styla's high-contrast display to be read whether operated by a left- or right-handed practitioner.

- Compact Charger Base: Styla's sleek, compact charger base does double duty as both Styla's resting place between procedures and a powerful battery charger capable of simultaneously charging three batteries in less than one hour.

- Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries: Styla comes with two rechargeable lithium ion batteries. A single Styla battery can run for more than 20 minutes without interruption - enough power for over 15 procedures. Fully charged, battery stand-by time is more than eight hours.

- Wireless Foot Pedal: Styla's wireless foot pedal uses advanced 2.4 GHz wireless technology to securely communicate with Styla's main body.

Availability

The Styla MicroLaser is available for pre-order directly from Zap via the company Web site, http://www.zaplasers.com/styla, or by calling 1-888-876-4546.

About Zap Lasers

Based in Pleasant Hill, Calif., Zap Lasers is a dental technology company that develops, manufactures and markets lasers and laser accessories for improved applications and procedures in dentistry. Its line of industry-leading soft tissue lasers includes Styla MicroLaser™ and StylaOrtho™, the industry's first microlasers for soft tissue use; SoftLase Pro™, widely recognized as one of the most affordable dental diode lasers on the market; and OrthoLase™, the industry's first diode laser specially designed for orthodontists.

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