The rise of Laser Welding
Laser welding in dental prosthetics and orthodontics continues to earn more widespread use within dentistry and orthodontics in particular.
Laser Welding offers several benefits to lab technicians and clinical practitioners.
- It is up to 80% faster than conventional soldering, increasing the efficiency of new constructions and repairs.
- Laser welding produces a homogenous structure of the same material. Joints are stronger, enabling them to withstand higher mechanical loads, which increases durability and longevity.
- An all-purpose technique for most dental alloys and titanium.
- Laser energy levels are adjustable to match the material, material thickness and joint depth precisely.
- Higher levels of precision are easier to achieve consistently, resulting in superior fit, patient comfort, and further efficiency gains.
- Biocompatibility is increased, resulting in substantially greater corrosion resistance compared to soldering.
- The area of materials heating is highly concentrated, enabling welding in close proximity to ceramics and resin. Materials deformation around the weld is excluded or reduced to a minimum. Thermal transfer is, therefore, absolutely minimised.
- Laser welding workflows are straightforward and structured, making them more logical and easier to manage.
Continued development of the technology has resulted in higher levels of refinement, ease of use and value for money.
Introducing the Laser Welder SL10
Following decades of accumulated competence in laser welding technology and technique, Dentaurum has launched the Laser Welder SL10 from Siro Lasertec.
The SL10 is the most affordable model in the Dentaurum range. Designed for smaller labs and orthodontic practices, it brings new levels of value for money to the Dentaurum Laser portfolio.
While the SL10 is available at a more accessible price, it continues the Dentaurum hallmark dedication to quality and uncompromised utility. It, therefore, provides advanced features that make it suitable for multiple techniques.
The key features and attributes of the SL10 include the following:
- Compact desktop design and solid metal housing
- Large colour touch display for enhanced control of welding parameters and easy-to-use operability
- Adjustable welding energy suitable for all fields of dentistry
- Precise and efficient Argon shielding protects the molten alloys from atmospheric effects that can cause porosity and weld splatter.
- Integrated microscope
- The colour camera shows the welding process on the display
- Compatibility with a wide range of Dentaurum welding accessories and products.
Laser Welding Applications
The Laser Welder SL10 is suitable for a wide range of welding applications.
Orthodontics
- Crozat appliances
- Herbst appliances – pod on band
- Hyrax® appliances – palatal extension
- Repair of Adams clasp and triangular clasp fracture
- Customised Torque spring, and more…
Prosthetics
- Crown and bridge indications
- Proximity to ceramics and resins
- Extensions, repairs and modifications
- Combination of fixed and removable appliances
- Implant-based applications
Materials use
Cast partial denture indications
- Connector
- Lower bar
- Extensions
- Proximity to resins
- Clasp repair
Find out more about our range of prosthetics equipment and products