May 15, 2008 -- Dental laser company Zap Lasers has unveiled what it calls "a breakthrough in soft-tissue management" and "the world's first microlaser for soft-tissue applications." The Styla MicroLaser combines a wireless, cordless design with proven diode laser technology in a self-contained unit measuring 6.9 inches and weighing 1.9 ounces.

Zap says its engineers spent more than two years compacting the company's diode laser technology into Styla's all-in-one design. In addition to 2.0 watts of power, eight pre-set procedures and continuous and pulsed modes, Styla features:
- a lightweight aluminum body
- pre-threaded disposable tips, and precisely positioned magnets to align and secure them
- a position sensor to detect orientation and adjust the display accordingly
- a charging base that can simultaneously charge three batteries in less than one hour
- rechargeable batteries that run for more than 20 minutes continuously each
- a wireless foot pedal that uses 2.4 GHz technology to communicate with Styla's main body to allow freedom of movement for dentists

"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 VP 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."

The Styla MicroLaser is available for pre-order directly from Zap via the company's web site, or by calling 888-876-4546. .

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 soft tissue lasers includes Styla MicroLaser and StylaOrtho, microlasers for soft tissue use; SoftLase Pro affordable dental diode lasers; and OrthoLase, a diode laser specially designed for orthodontists.

Thu May 15 10:35:00 CDT 2008