Solea Dental Laser:
Saving Teeth, Creating Time, Raising Standards

The patient in my chair presented with a fractured tooth broken at the gum line. In the past, I would have referred them to a specialist or recommended extraction. But on this day, I reached for my Solea Laser. Within minutes, I had contoured the tissue, exposed healthy structure, and prepared the tooth for a restoration—minimally invasive crown lengthening without bleeding, stitches, or a scalpel. I remember thinking: I’m saving a tooth I would never have dreamed of saving.

In that moment, it became clear just how much Solea could impact my patients and my practice.

Challenge 

Before I found Solea, my main interest in lasers was for soft tissue management. I wanted more control during veneer and full-mouth rehab cases, but the diode laser I tried was disappointing—it burned tissue rather than cutting or ablating it, lacked precision, and felt like a toy. I could see the potential of laser dentistry, but I needed a true medical-grade tool that could handle both soft and hard tissue with finesse and control.

Additionally, there were certain patients I saw who required referrals, including for crown lengthenings, certain periodontal cases, and some complex restorative work. These could be multi-step procedures stretched over weeks. And for patients with anxiety, it was a struggle to keep them coming back for multiple visits, leading to skipped appointments and incomplete treatment.

Solution

When Solea entered my practice, I started cautiously with simple soft tissue work, like minor contouring. Very quickly, I realized it could do far more.

• Crown lengthening without flaps — precise, bloodless, and comfortable for the patient.
  
  
• Calcified canal access — opening stubborn root canals without damaging surrounding structure.
  
  
• Multiple fillings in one visit — especially for high-anxiety patients, avoiding multiple injections and return appointments.
  
  
• Second-stage implant access — clean exposure without sutures or long healing times.

The laser didn’t just fit into my workflow—it redefined it. Instead of waiting for lab work or healing periods, I could complete complex treatments in one visit. For example, I can perform a root canal, post and core, crown lengthening, and crown prep in a single appointment. In one day, I can complete five separate procedures that would have otherwise taken weeks.

And every time, the experience reinforced the same thought: I never want to practice without Solea again.

Results & Impact

Clinically, Solea enabled more minimally invasive dentistry, making me more conservative and more confident. I can now save teeth and perform procedures that were once impossible in my practice. My patients benefit from faster treatment, fewer appointments, and minimal discomfort.

Financially, the impact was immediate. After using Solea for a month, it was already driving a return-on-investment.

But the true result is professional freedom. I no longer feel limited by the tools in my hand. I have the flexibility to treat cases in ways that fit my standards for quality and efficiency. And perhaps most importantly, I can offer my patients the very best care available without compromise.

To other dentists, I’d say this: “This should be standard of care. Solea isn’t just another piece of technology, it’s a cornerstone of modern practice, one that allows me to do things today I never imagined when I started my career.”

Why It Matters

If you’re where I was a few years ago—wanting to do more for your patients but feeling constrained by your tools—know this: there’s a way forward. Solea is a game-changer that expands what’s possible in patient care and elevates the quality and efficiency of dentistry.

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