Table 1.
Diode laser | CO2 laser | |
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Equipment model | iLase™ | PanalasCO5Σ |
Manufacturer | Biolase Technology, Inc. | Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Cy., Ltd. |
Geographical location | Irvine, CA | Osaka, Japan |
Wavelength | 940 nm | 10,600 nm |
Laser tip | Fiber tip with spot diameter of 0.4 mm | Taper 1A (transmittance 90%) (inner diameter of 1.5 mm) |
Laser delivery system | Optical fiber | Articulated arm |