The Monet laser is consistent and doesn't lose power output from different distances, so you can be confident that you'll get a complete cure every time. And because of its collimated beam, that same power can penetrate deep into composite avoiding the potential of soggy bottoms.
Reprinted with permission. J Can Dent Assoc 2011;77:b9
CONSISTENCY
Laser provides consistent energy at any distance. There is consistency across the beam. There are no weak spots from dispersion, nor hot spots.
EFFICIENCY
The Monet laser is powerful enough to cure a bulk fill, but comes with an attenuator when more delicate work is essential
This example of cure time is using an A2 Composite material.
An independent, non-profit, dental education and product testing foundation, Clinicians Report®, February, 2021.
"Overall, the Monet exhibited a very good combination of features and performance and appears very promising.”
"The Monet is the first dental curing light based on laser diodes. The optical design, controls, and high output make it competitive with current LED curing lights."
“The laser curing light on 3M composite showed less debonding in both 8mm and 1mm distances, compared to LED curing light.”
The Monet laser is easy and convenient to use. It provides Coherent and Consistent beam intensity, helping it provide efficient curing in as little as 1 second.
Key Technology Innovations
Compact Laser Module to fit the form-factor Optics for parallel beam within the form factor Unrestricted rotatable head mechanism Convenient battery attachment mechanism
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RETURN POLICY: If for any reason you become dissatisfied with the Monet curing laser from AMD Lasers, the Monet device may be returned to our offices. Please refer to the "limited warranty" section of the owners manual guide for more information regarding what accessories are covered in the limited warranty. If covered by the limited warranty, return of the accessory will be required for replacement. Please contact Customer Service at 1.866.999.2635 for more information or assistance, and to receive an RMA number to initiate return process.
FAQs
Features of laser light make it more efficient and accurate than LED light.
• Laser light is in a collimated beam, that is, the light beam is straight, it does not disperse or converge over distance.
• The spot size and the energy remain consistent regardless of the distance the light is from the target.
• There is consistency across the beam. There are no weak spots from dispersion nor hot spots.
The spot size of the Monet curing laser beam is 11mm
The Monet laser cures virtually all composites. It has been tested with light and dark shades of the most commonly used composites and performs as well or better than the leading LED curing lights. Of course, with any curing light it is a good idea to test its performance on a small piece of the composite you will be using.
Please refer to the curing depth chart for the different composite material brands and the 1, 2, or 3 second curing times. The Monet laser can cure composite materials of 4mm or less thickness in under 1 second cure for most composites.
After multiple independent tests there is no evidence that faster cure times with the Monet laser will result in more shrinkage of composite material in comparison to LEDs. In fact, the Monet laser showed less shrinkage and debonding at bottom of restoration comparing top brand LED curing lights.
There’s actually 2 possible meanings to this question. Here are answers to both.
Does the tip or housing of the Monet feel hot to the touch?
No. The Monet laser source is inside the handle, so there are no electronics or light sources in the tip. Many LED curing lights have the LED right at the very tip. The electronic component generates some heat and because the tip is very small, this heat reaches the outside surface quickly. Monet doesn’t have this issue.
Will I feel heat if I aim the beam at my skin or a fingernail?
Yes. WE STRONGLY URGE YOU NOT TO DO THIS with the Monet laser or with any curing light. Although the light from Monet laser doesn’t carry any heat, once the light reaches a surface that blocks the light, that energy gets absorbed and converted to heat. So actually, the heat you feel isn’t from the light itself, it’s from your own skin heating up because it’s absorbing the light. Again – DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS. Whether it’s the Monet or an LED curing light, the high intensity blue light can cause photodynamic tissue reactions – almost like a sunburn.
The same safety measures should be taken with the Monet unit as with any laser. You may not be familiar with laser safety procedures as these are not always indicated for LED curing lights. The dentist, the patient, and anyone else in the room should wear the appropriate protective glasses. The laser should not be activated until it is in the patient’s mouth over the area to be cured. When used according to the instruction manual provided with it, the Monet will provide safe and reliable results.
No, but this does not negatively affect Monet laser’s ability to cure.
Consider a broadband LED light which generates sufficient energy for photoinitiation of a compound in a composite or adhesive. At a given wavelength, the LED light actually produces a relatively low amount of energy, necessitating the light to be broadband to provide the energy for photoinitiation.
Lasers, by nature, emit light in a narrow bandwidth, but generate a lot of energy within that bandwidth. The laser light is absorbed by the photoinitiator, and the high level of energy compensates for the narrow bandwidth of light.
The curing test is the proof, and as we stated, the Monet laser cures the composites.
The Monet curing laser showed better DC with a 1 second cure time than the average 10 to 20 second cure time that is standard with LED curing lights.
No in both cases. The aiming beam has a power output less than 3mW; it is not intense enough to start curing the composite or adhesive.
This depends on the composite and its shade. With the common brands of composites tested, a full cure to a depth of 8mm can be achieved in 3 cycles of the 1-Second cure. Which can be performed by back-to-back laser curing cycles to achieve 8mm depth cure on a bulk fill. Typically, best practice is to layer 2-3mm of material and cure at a time. The Monet laser's 1-second cure helps to shorten the total time curing when instituting this practice. It’s always a good idea to test the performance of the Monet laser or any curing light on a small piece of the composite and to err on the side of caution by placing a few thinner layers and curing each layer sequentially.
Use 2-3mm thickness and cure for 1-second. 4mm of material and more would benefit from two or three cycles back-to-back.
No. The battery provided with the Monet unit is carefully selected to run the laser source inside. Other batteries may not have the ability to run the Monet laser correctly, or could be overwhelmed and create a risk of damage or injury.
No. Because the light is collimated and does not spread out over distance, the Monet laser would not cover even a portion of the arch. Using the Monet laser would be inefficient, and the intensity of light may have unintended results on the whitening product used.
