Ivoclar Vivadent Odyssey 3Watt User manual

Odyssey
®
3Watt
DIODE LASER
Owners Manual
PARTNERING IN ESTHETIC DIGITAL DENTISTRYSM

Table of Contents
Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Section 2 -Specifications
2.0 Laser Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.1 Delivery System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2.3 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Section 3 – Laser Assembly Instructions
3.0 Removing the Laser from the Packaging . . . . . . . .3
3.0.1 Instructions on Unpacking & Dealer Assistance .3
3.0.2 Shipping Container Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.0.3 Contents of the Shipping Container . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1 Assembling the Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.1 Power Cord Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.2 Power/Fan Switch - Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.3 Laser Key Switch – Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.4 Remove Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.5 Foot Pedal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.6 Emergency Shutdown Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3.1.7 Installing the Disposable Fiber Cassette . . . . . . . .4
3.1.8 Summary: Laser Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . .4
Visual Assembly Aides
Figure 3.0 Back Panel of the Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Figure 3.1 Front Panel of the Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Figure3.1a Key Switch Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Figure 3.2 Laser Control Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Figure 3.2a Laser Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Figure 3.5 Emergency Shutdown Button - Activating . .6
Figure 3.6 Emergency Shutdown Button - Releasing . .6
Figure 3.7 Top View - Emergency Shutdown
Button and Fiber Retraction Switch . . . . . . .7
Figure3.7a Rocker Switch Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Figure 3.8 Laser Aperture and Cassette Power
Receiver Location on the Chassis . . . . . . . . .7
Figure 3.9 Disposable Fiber Cassette Base
with a 15 Pin Power Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure 3.10 Removable End Cap on the Fiber Cassette . .8
Figure3.11 Disposable Fiber Cassette without
an End Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure 3.12 Proximal End of the Fiber
as it Exits the Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure3.13 Locking Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Figure 3.14 Alignment Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.2 Facility Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2.1 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2.2 Heating and Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2.3 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2.4 Combustible Chemicals and Gases . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2.5 High Speed Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.2.6 Access and Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Section 4 - Safety Considerations
4.0 Food and Drug Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.1 Statutory Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.2 OSHA and its Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.3 Laser Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.4 Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.5 In-office Safety Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.5.1 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.5.2 Safety Eyewear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.5.3 Test Firing the Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.4 Power Changes with Fiber Changes . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.5 Fiber Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.6 Danger – Laser in Use Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.7 Sharps Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.8 Plume Evacuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.9 Key Switch and Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.10 Safety Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.11 Laser Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.12 Emergency Shutdown Options . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.5.13 Hard Tissue Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.6 ANSI Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 5 – Operating the Laser
5.0 Standby and Ready Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.1 Continuous Wave Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.2 Pulsed Energy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.3 Tissue Responses to Laser Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Figure 5.1 Poor Cleave on the Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.4 Fiber and Handpiece Care..................14
5.5 Warning (Fiber Cassette Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6 System Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.1 Selecting the Treatment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.2 Checking Foot Pedal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.3 Checking the Disposable Fiber
Cassette Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.4 Checking Fiber Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.5 Checking the Emergency
Shutdown Button - Release Instructions . . . . . .15
5.6.6 Checking the Key Activation and
Control Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.7 Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.8 Setting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.9 Setting Aiming Beam – Parameters . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.10 Avoiding Use of a Defective Fiber Tip (Shards) 15
5.6.11 Aiming Beam Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.12 Test Firing the Laser Before
Beginning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.6.13 Using Quick/Short Strokes with the Fiber Tip .15
5.6.14 Cleaning the Fiber Tip During a Procedure . . .15
5.6.15 Preventive Measure –
Placing the Laser in Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.6.16 Cleave Used Fiber Tip and Discard.........16
5.6.17 Preventive Measure -
Cleaning the Fiber Before Retracting It. . . . . .16
5.6.18 Preventive Measure –
Turning the Key Off Between Procedures . . . .16
5.6.19 Recording Power, Mode and Time
Parameters in the Patients Chart. . . . . . . . . . .16
5.6.20 Self Diagnostic and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Section 6.0 Systems Components:
Preparation, Care and Maintenance
6.0 Disposable Fiber Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.0.1 Replacing the Fiber Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.1 Fiber Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.1.1 Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.1.2 Cladding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.1.3 Quartz/Silica Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.1.4 Stripping the Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.1.5 Cleaving the Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.1.6 Initiating the Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.1.7 Fiber Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.1 Laser Chassis Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.0 Handpiece Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3.1 Preparation for Autoclaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3.2 Components of the Handpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3.3 Providing Adequate Fiber to
Cleave, Strip and Initiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3.4 Disposable Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3.5 Using the Stripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3.6 Mounting the Disposable Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Section 7.0 Labels, Signs, Warnings and Information
7.1 Federal Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.2 Danger – Laser in Use Signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.3 Laser Classification – Aiming Beam . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.4 Laser Classification – Treatment Laser . . . . . . . . .20
7.5 Caution – Changes Not Approved . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.6 Caution – Avoid Skin and Eye Contact . . . . . . . .20
7.7 Caution – No User Serviceable Parts
Within the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.8 Caution – Sale or Use of a Laser
by Other than a Physician or Dentist . . . . . . . . . .20
7.9 WARNING – Do Not Use Eyewear for
Other than the 810 nm Wavelength . . . . . . . . .20
7.10 Manufacturer’s General Information . . . . . . . . .20
7.11 Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Section 8.0 Servicing
8.1 Warranty Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
8.2 Repairs / Customer Service Address . . . . . . . . . . .21
Section 9.0 Glossary of Laser Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Section 10.0 Selected References on Laser Dentistry....22
Section 11.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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Section 1 - Introduction
Asdentists strive to create the perfect smile, they are often
compromised by the technology they use in their practice.
Respected leaders from the dental profession and dental
equipment manufacturers have sought to identify the most
practical and least invasive technology available to deliver
restorative and preventive care. Today, thanks to continuing
efforts by these industry leaders, we have seen the
introduction of many new devices that have advanced the
dentist’s ability to perform at the highest standards. The
Odyssey 3Watt DIODE LASER from Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
represents the latest solid state diode laser technology
available for soft tissue modification and preventative care.
Now featuring wireless power control.
Unlike solid state lasers that utilize a man-made rod of
elements such as yttrium, aluminum, and garnet, doped
with a rare earth compound like Erbium, the diode has
components that have become known for their durability,
dependability and longevity. Weare, of course, referring to
semi-conductor crystal technology like that found in
televisions, DVD players, telephones and many moreof those
household products that we have learned to rely on each day.
The major components of the Odyssey 3Watt are semi-
conductor “chips” made from Aluminum, Gallium and
Arsenide, together commonly referred to as AlGaAs. They are
activated or “pumped” by passing an electrical current
through the diode to produce an elliptical shaped display of
monochromatic light that can be focused into a very small
point and placed into the delivery fiber.The wave length
produced by the diode is approximately 810 nanometers (nm)
and produces invisible non-ionizing thermal radiation that
does not create changes in cellular DNA. The diode is air
cooled and highly efficient when used correctly. For safety,
the diode features several ways to stop energy flow if the
operator wishes to deactivate the laser. The safety system
includes a choice of an emergency shutoff switch, a key, a
power switch, a power cordor an electrical plug. Any of
these items can be used to shut down the laser.
The design and technology used in the Odyssey 3Watt allows
the dentist or hygienist* to transport the laser between
different operatories. It has a lightweight and durable chassis
that is designed to use 110 – 120 V electricity found in
most dental offices.
Training is recommended and opportunities for such are
available through such outlets as Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., please
visit our web site for training dates and locations at
www.getodysseylaser.com, the Academy of Laser Dentistry,
dental schools and many dental continuums. You should also
ask your authorized dealer representative for the names of den-
tists in your area who have a laser and who could help you in a
mentoring capacity. There are many applications for using this
laser system and you will be amazed of the results and wonder
how you ever practiced dentistry without the Odyssey 3Watt.
Laser safety is paramount in importance and each office
should quickly develop and implement a laser safety program
and appoint a “laser safety officer” to be responsible for the
laser.Their duties include management of the laser and all
accessories as well as training office personnel in all aspects of
laser safety. Moreduties areoutlined in Section 4, subsection
4.4 of this manual.
*InStates / Provinces where the Dental Practice Act allows hygienists to utilize a laser.
Remember: Always test fire the laser
outside the mouth before using it on a
patient. The doctor or hygienist, the
patient and any staff member present in
the operatoryshould be wearing the
appropriate safety eyewear whenever the
laser is being operated. Strict adherence to
protocols for safe laser use is essential.

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Section 2 – Specifications
2.0 Laser Specifications
Weight 5.5 lbs
Dimension in inches (H X W X L) 5.5” x 6.25” x 8.75”
Laser Classification (Per 60825)
Laser Diode Class 4 Laser Device
Wavelength
Laser 810 nm ±20 nm
Aiming Beam 630 nm – 660 nm ±15 nm
Beam Divergence 9 degrees ± 1 degree
Power Range 100 mw to 3 Watts
Hertz Rate in Pulsed Mode - fixed 1.0 Hz
Pulse Duration - fixed 0.5 seconds
Duty Cycle
pulsed mode 50%
continuous wave 100%
Aiming Beam (3 mW ) Yes
Audible Notification Yes
Visual Notification Yes
Power Requirements 110 - 120 VAC @ 60 Hertz
220 - 240 VAC @ 50 Hertz
Amperage 1.5 Amps @ 110-115 V AC
0.75 Amps @ 210-230 V AC
2.1 Delivery System Specifications
2.1.1 Quartz silica fiber
1cassette – approximately 20’ each (6 meters)
Fiber Diameter 400 microns
Autoclavable No
Retractable fiber delivery
cassette (non-autoclavable) 1
2.2.2 Handpiece - Autoclavable 2
2.2.3 Tips for the Handpiece
Autoclavable and disposable 50 per box
2.2.4 Laser Aperture -ST Adapter Type Yes
2.2 Warranty (See also Section 8)
Laser 1year Parts and Labor
Fiber and Cassette 90 days Parts and Labor
2.3 Parts List PartIdentification number
Fiber Stripper Tool 579031
Fiber Cleaver 579032
Protective Glasses Solid Sides 598558
Protective Glasses Plain Sides 598559
Protective Glasses Window Sides 598560
400 Micron Fiber Cartridge System 579036
Package of (20) Handpiece Tips - 60 degree angle 603502
Handpiece 579038
Handpiece Fiber Lock (inside of handpiece) 595477
Power Cord 579041
Odyssey 3Watt Owner’s Manual 603505
Odyssey 3Watt Clinical Guide 603499
Laser Safety Sign 603504

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Section 3 - Laser Assembly Instructions
3.0 Removing the Laser from the Packaging
3.0.1 - Instructions on Unpacking & Dealer Assistance:
Your local authorized Ivoclar Vivadent dealer can
provide a representative to assist you when you are ready to
remove the laser from its shipping container. You may
remove it yourself if you wish to get a head start on the
set-up, but please do not attempt to unpack the laser and
install the various components without reading this section
first. If you are unsure about any aspect of the assembly, call
your authorized dealer representative for assistance.
3.0.2 - Shipping Container Information: Though highly
unlikely, you may need to return the laser for service or repair
and the shipping container you received with your laser has
been especially designed to transport the laser.
3.0.3. - Contents of Shipping Container: The contents of the
shipping container should include the following:
(1) Odyssey 3Watt Laser Unit with 400 Micron Fiber
Cartridge System
(1) Fiber Stripper Tool
(1) Fiber Cleaver
(1) Protective Glasses - Window Sides Style
(1) Protective Glasses - Solid Sides Style
(1) Protective Glasses - Plain Style
(2) Packages of (20) Handpiece Tips - 60 degree angle
(2) Handpiece (autoclavable)
(1) Laser Key
(1) Foot Pedal
(1) Power Cord
(1) Odyssey 3Watt Owner’s Manual
(1) Odyssey 3Watt Clinical Guide
(1) Laser Safety Sign
(1) Warranty Information
Please check all items sent with your laser to insure
that all components are accounted for.
3.1 Assembling the Laser
Each of the following items should be inspected, inserted into
the appropriate receptacle, and when applicable, locked
using the locking hub.
3.1.1 Power CordInstallation: Remove the power cord from
the Odyssey 3Watt package and plug the power cord into the
appropriate receptacle on the back of the laser. See Figure 3.0
on page 5. To prevent power surges due to electrical storms
or spikes in line voltage, you should use a power strip with a
circuit breaker or unplug the laser when you are not present.
Plug the power cord into a 110 Volt AC outlet rated at 60Hz.
3.1.2 Power/Fan Switch: The power/fan switch for the laser
and fan is the first item you turn on each day. The switch is
located on the rear panel of the laser near the lower right
hand corner. See Figure 3.0 on page 5.
3.1.3 Laser Key Switch: The laser key switch is the major cir-
cuit breaker for your laser. It will be the second item you turn
on when activating the laser each day. Place the laser key into
the key receptacle located near the lower right corner on the
front of the laser. See Figure 3.1 and Figure 3.1a on page 5.
Check the key switch by turning the key clockwise approxi-
mately 1/4 of a turn. This is the (ON) operating position for
the key. The fan will start when the power/fan switch is on
and the key is turned. Prior to leaving the office, the laser safe-
ty officer should check to see that the key switch has been
turned off and the key removed and stored in a safe place.
3.1.4 Odyssey 3Watt Remote Interlock: The Odyssey 3Watt
Laser is equipped with a Remote Interlock Jack. The Remote
Interlock Jack is provided so that a clinician may install the
laser in a dedicated laser treatment room such that the laser
will be interlocked with the entrance door of the room. In
such an interlocked installation, the laser would shut off
anytime the door is opened, hypothetically, to protect the
person’s eyes who is entering the room. It is recognized that
such installment is not facilitated nor required in many
operatories or clinics. To that end, the Remote Interlock is
available to any practitioner that requires it. The Remote
Interlock Jack is located and clearly labeled on the rear of the
laser.The miniphono jack is wired in the normally closed
position; meaning that no further action is required to
operate the laser without the interlock loop. If the interlock
loop is desired you may purchase the loop from a local elec-
tronics store. You need only inform the local electronics store
that you require a mini (1/8”) mono-phono jack wired into a
normally closed momentary switch and select the switch
design that best suits your needs. Toinstall the loop, install the
switch on the door and simply plug the mini phono jack into
the Remote Interlock Jack on the rear of the laser.
3.1.5 Foot Pedal Installation Procedure: Locate the foot
switch receptacle on the back of the laser and insertthe
proximal end of the foot switch cord into the marked
receptacle on the back of the laser.Then check to see if it is
securely locked.
3.1.6 Emergency Shutdown Switch: Before you can activate
the laser,you must first check to see if the emergency shut-
down switch has been depressed prior to shipment and
locked in the off position. The switch is the red button
located on the top of the laser.Release the switch by grasp-
ing it between your thumb and index finger,and gently
depress it as you turn the button 1/4 turn clockwise. You will
feel it “click” or release and the spring loaded button will pop

back up. (See Figure 3.5 and Figure 3.6 on page 6). The
display on the control panel should now be lighted. If the
cartridge lock plate is not fully engaged, this will prevent the
display from lighting up. If you find that the display is still not
operational, check all attachments, keys and switches to see
that they are securely installed and that you have an active
wall plug for electricity. (See Troubleshooting Section pg. 22).
If the laser can not be activated, please contact your
authorized distributor who can help you to get a replacement.
If the control panel does light up when you release the
shut
down switch, you should test the switch again by depressing
it to turn the laser off. If the shutdown switch is locked down,
the laser will not turn on.
3.1.7 Installing the Disposable Fiber Cassette: When it
comes time to install a new cassette, carefully remove the
fiber cassette from the packing. Remove the end cap from
the old cassette and remove the cassette (do not dispose of
the end cap). To install the new cassette, locate the end of the
new fiber.Avoid placing your finger on the proximal end
of the new fiber. See Figure 3.12 on page 8. Human oils on
the fiber can burnand diminish the effective transmission of
radiant energy once the fiber is installed. While opening the
door on the laser aperture with one hand, insert the proximal
end of the new fiber into the laser aperture. See Figure 3.13
on page 8. Be careful to align the slot on the fiber end with
locking hub of the aperture. See Figure 3.14 on page 8. Once
inserted, turn the fiber locking hub to the right (clockwise) to
lock the fiber securely into the ST connection . Once the fiber
is connected, align the dove tail of the cassette with the dove
tail receiver on the chassis wall. See Figure3.8 on page 7. This
will help assurethat the power coupler (a serial port) on the
underside of the fiber cassette will be aligned with the
receiver on the laser chassis. Slowly press the cassette into
place. See Figures 3.8, 3.9 & 3.11 on pages 7 - 8. Once
connected, replace the end cap to secure the fiber cassette.
The laser will not operate until the end cap is firmly latched in
place. Turn the key switch and power/fan switch to the “on”
position. Test your power connection by advancing the fiber,
using the rocker switch on the top of the cassette. Depress
the switch at its most anterior point to see if it moves the fiber
forward.
Next, select a low power to check transmission of energy (1
Watt – 1.5 Watt). Put on the safety eyewear to protect your
eyes. Place the laser in ready mode and depress the foot
pedal to activate the laser while holding the fiber
approximately 2-4 mm away from a piece of paper with
printing on it. Aim at the printing, the paper will begin to burn
in 1-2 seconds. See section 6.1.6. on page 15. You should be
able to see the aiming beam on the paper and the fiber tip
should produce enough heat to let you know it is installed
properly and the fiber is sound. You do not want to use an
initiated fiber for this check because the energy would
stop at the tip.
3.1.8 Summary:Laser Assembly Instructions:
1. Attach the laser’s power cord and place the plug
into the wall receptacle.
2.Attach the foot pedal.
3. Attach remote interlock, if desired (not required).
4. Check the emergency shutdown switch to see that is
has been released.
5. Install the fiber cassette and attach the fiber to the
ST connector and lock the locking hub.
6. Place the key into the key switch receptacle (see Figure
3.1a on page 5) and turn the key to the right.
The control console should light up.
7. The light on the console indicating the operating status
should be in the standby mode.
NOTE: When the power cord is plugged in, the fan/
power motor switched on, the wireless foot pedal
receiver attached and the emergency shutdown
released, the key will turnthe laser on.
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Figure 3.1 - Front Panel of the Laser
Figure 3.1a Key Switch Activation
Odyssey 3Watt Digital Display
LED Screen
Control Panel
Fiber Extend and
Retraction Switch
Key Switch
Handpiece
Holder
Turn the key 1/4 of a turn to
the right to turnon the laser
Fiber Aperture
Label required by
Safety Standards
Label required by
Safety Standards
Figure 3.0
Back Panel of the Laser
Manufacturer’s
Specifications,
Regulatory and
General Information Disposable
Fiber Cassette
Foot Pedal
Connection
Power/Fan Switch
Emergency
Shutdown
Fiber Cassette
End Cap Release
Power Cord Receptacle
Remote
Interlock
Connector
Fuse Receptacle
Visual Assembly Aides

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Figure 3.2 - Control Pad Settings
Mode: Press this key to select Continuous or Pulse mode.
Aiming Beam: Use these to adjust the aiming beam
power.
Increase and Decrease: Use these to adjust the power
settings from 0 to 3 watts. Hold the desired key to rapidly
change the value.
Laser On: This illuminates when the foot pedal is
depressed. This indicates that the working beam (810nm)
energy is being emitted.
Figure3.2a - Display Indicators
Laser On: This illuminates when the foot pedal is
depressed. This indicates that the working beam (810nm)
energy is being emitted.
Ready Indicator: This illuminates when the READY key is
pressed. It will blink for 3 seconds, then remain steady.
Once it is steady on, the aiming beam will be activated.
Continuous and Pulse Mode: This illuminates when the
unit is in continuous mode. Use the MODE key to toggle
back and forth between Continuous and Pulse.
Working Beam Setting: Indicates the working beam
power output setting.
Adjustable Aiming Beam: The Odyssey 3Watt diode
laser is actually two lasers in one, the infrared 810
nanometers wavelength laser which performs the actual
treatment of the soft tissue and the 630 nanometers
“laser pointer” which illuminates the direction where the
laser will be used, allowing the operator to aim prior to
and during laser activation. In addition the aiming beam
control allows for five levels of intensity of the aiming
beam for guidance in the operatoryfield if desired. Each
bar represents 20% of maximum intensity. Thus 0 bars
means the aiming beam is shut off.
Laser On
Indicator
Working Beam Power Setting Aiming Beam Setting
Ready
Indicator
Continuous
Mode
Pulse Mode
Check of the Emergency Shutdown System
1. Depress to shutdown (feel the click) Power is OFF in the
down position Emergency Shutdown Switch
2. Depress slightly and turn right 1/4 of a turn turn to
release. The emergency stop will pop up and the LED
screen will light.
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Figure 3.7 Top View Figure 3.7a Rocker Switch Activation
RETRACT EXTEND
Aluminum handle
Fiber extend and retract rocker switch
(See below)
Depress the RETRACT or EXTEND rocker
switch to advance or retract the fiber
Laser Aperture
with ST Connection:
The proximal end of the
fiber inserts here and is
locked by turning the
locking hub to the right
Receiver for the Fiber
Cassette end cap
locking device
Figure 3.8 Laser Aperture (ST adapter) and power receiver for the
power coupling device on the base of the cassette.
Receiver for the Power
Coupling Device
Dove tail
Alignment guide

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Depress at the base
of the arrow to
release the cover
for the fiber cassette
Figure 3.9 Base of the Fiber Cassette and the 15 Pin
Power Coupling Device
Figure 3.10 Removable End Cap of the Fiber Cassette
Figure 3.13 Locking Hub Figure 3.14 Alignment Slot - Frontal View
Figure 3.11 Disposable Fiber Cassette without the
End Cap
15 pin Power
Coupling Device
The proximal end of the fiber extends from the internal wall
of the fiber cassette and must be attached to the laser by
inserting it into the Laser Aperture (ST adapter).
Once it is inserted into place, it is locked by turning the
locking hub approximately 1/8 turn to the right.
Figure 3.12 Fiber exit from the Disposable Fiber Cassette
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3.2 Evaluating the Facility and Environmental
Considerations (United States)
In order to insure the safe use of the laser in your facility,
please check to make sure that the proposed location has
the following:
3.2.1 Power Requirements:
110 -120 V AC ±10 % at 60 Hz
3Amps
Frequency range 45 - 63 Hz
9volt Lithium battery
3.2.2 Heating and Ventilation:
The room where the laser is used should have good
cooling and heating system so that the laser can be
operated within the optimum range of 20º - 30ºC (68º - 86º F).
Avoid storing or transporting the laser in temperatures below
0º Celsius (32º F).
3.2.3 Lighting:
Overhead lighting and or dental unit light should provide
enough illumination to allow good operator vision when acti-
vating the laser intra-orally.
3.2.4 Combustible Chemicals and Gases:
All gases that are combustible or support combustion and are
used in the operatory area wherethe laser is in use must be
turned off during the procedure. Cleaning supplies or other
flammable chemical compounds should be stored in an area
away from the surgical site in order to avoid possible combustion.
3.2.5 High Speed Vacuum Systems:
Plume evacuation is a priority when vaporizing tissues. The
Clinician or operator,and their chair-side assistants should
keep themselves and the patient safe by using a high volume
vacuum system and high filtration masks that are suitable for
virus and bacterial control.
3.2.6 Access and Visual:
Access to the treatment area should allow the dental team to
restrict entrywhile the laser is in use. Thereshould be a Laser
In Use Safety Sign placed in a designated area adjacent to
the entry into the treatment area. See Figure 7.1 on page 15.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. (Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense).
4. Safety Considerations
The safe use of the Odyssey 3Watt is the responsibility
of the entire dental team including the doctor, the laser
safety officer appointed from the dental office team.
Protocols for the safe use of lasers have been developed
by a combination of medical and dental professionals
working in concert with educators at the university
level, scientists and laser manufacturers. Dental
professionals have had to develop protocols and
guidelines for using the laser on oral soft tissues. Sound
judgment and the concern for patient safety should be
the basis of all laser care. The following entities have
influence over laser use.
4.1 Statutory Licensure
Usually,states or provinces do not have a specific licensure
requirement for use of a laser by a dentist. Most states require
ahygienists to attend licensure training that includes both a
lectureand hands-on training. Prior to using the laser, the
hygiene applicants are required to pass a proficiency test for
certification. These courses are usually taught by members of
the Academy of Laser Dentistry who possess instructor
credentials. Some US States and Canadian Provinces have
implemented specific rules governing the use of lasers. You
should check your State or Province’swebsite to determine
applicability of any requirements to your office.
4.2 OSHA and its Provisions
Worker safety is the responsibility of the employer and is
regulated by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration), a division of the U.S. Department of Labor.
OSHA has issued no specific standard for safe use of lasers but
recognizes ANSI standard Z136.1 as a source for analyzing
safety with respect to medical lasers. For more information
see OSHA Technical Manual (TED 1-0.15A) Section III, Chapter
6, 1999. Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. recommends implementation of
aLaser Safety Program for the safety of your patients and
office staff in connection with the use of the Odyssey 3Watt
Diode Laser.
4.3 Laser Safety Program
We recommend implementation of a Laser Safety Program
appropriate for your dental office. The plan may include the
following:
•Delegation of authority and responsibility for supervision
and control of the laser to a designated Laser Safety Officer;
•Minimum Training requirements for users of the laser
•Laser security against unauthorized use of the laser
•Standard operating procedures to regulate the work envi-
ronment in order to protect the patient and office staff from
laser hazards.
The safe use of a laser is the responsibility of the Laser Safety
Officer (LSO) who can be a full or part-time employee, or the
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tain records concerning training and the laser’s performance,
perform safety checks and prepare the laser for use on a daily
basis. The LSO must keep records of any incidents that relate
to the failure of the laser or any adverse effects related to laser
therapy and report such incidents as prescribed by law. The
laser safety officer assures that a medical follow-up has been
sought or has occurred following any adverse incident during
treatment. The LSO is responsible for the training of all office
personnel who are involved with the laser preparation and
use. Daily checks of the facility and equipment are also the
LSO’s responsibility. The LSO should test fire the laser each day
prior to beginning each treatment procedure. For more
information on the contents of a Laser Safety Plan, you can
review ANSI Standard Z136.3 for Safe User of Lasers in Health
Care Facilities or TR IEC 60825-8 Guidelines for the Safe Use
of Medical Laser Equipment.
4.4 Continuing Education
The laser safety officer should insure that the operator and
staff attend laser courses taught by qualified laser educators.
Ongoing reviews of laser safety procedures should be a part
of normal office routine.
4.5 In-office Safety Issues
4.5.1 Lighting: Always use the Odyssey 3Watt in a well
lighted and ventilated area. Make certain that chemicals or
gases capable of supporting or causing combustion arenot
present when using the laser. Use high volume vacuum to
remove the laser “plume” and provide a high filtration masks
for all people present in the treatment area during lasing.
4.5.2 Safety Eyewear: While using the Odyssey 3Watt laser,
doctors, auxiliary staff, patients, and anyone attending them
in the operatorymust wear the appropriate safety eyewear
that has been designed for use with the 810 nm wavelength.
Never point the laser tip directly at the face, eyes or skin of
anyone while emitting energy. The aiming beam is also
capable of causing eye damage
4.5.3 Test Firing the Laser: Always test-fire the Odyssey 3Watt
prior to using it intra-orally. Using a power of 1 Watt
continuous wave or less, place the laser in the ready mode.
Then, activate the laser for 1-2 seconds while aiming the fiber
onto a 2X2 gauze sponge wetted with water. Do not use
alcohol or any other combustible material to wet the 2X2
sponge as it may ignite.
4.5.4 Power Changes With Fiber Changes: Switching to a
smaller diameter fiber will increase the density of the power
at the fiber tip. As a result, you may need to adjust your
power downward. Increasing the power may be required
when switching to a larger diameter fiber. In order to achieve
the same rate of work after changing fiber diameters,
remember this: a smaller diameter fiber will require less power
and conversely,alarger diameter will require more power.
4.5.5 Fiber Preparations: After cleaving and stripping the fiber,
photo-initiation of the fiber tip will allow the operator to
remove tissue more rapidly when contact procedures are
indicated. Gingival debris on the tip will retain the heat and it
should be removed. The tip will also begin to blacken and
deteriorate as it retains the heated debris and can break if not
removed by cleaving it. Clean the tip often using a 2 X 2
gauze sponge moistened with water. Do not use
combustible liquids to moisten the 2 X 2.
4.5.6 Danger - Laser In Use Signage: Each operatory where
the Odyssey 3Watt is used should have a “laser in use” sign
placed at the operatory entrance when a procedure is in
progress. This signage will help to eliminate eye damage
caused by inadvertent exposure to laser energy. See Figure 7.1
on page 17.
4.5.7 Sharps Disposal and Sponge Removal: Remove cleaved
fiber remnants and place them into a sharps container for
disposal. All sponges used for cleanup of lasers and fibers
should be disposed of in a bag for contaminated soft
products.
4.5.8 Plume Evacuation: Use high volume evacuation suction
during procedures to remove laser smoke or ‘plume’ debris.
Use masks suitable for viral filtration. Caution - laser plume
may contain viable tissue particulates.
4.5.9 Key Switch and Mode Selection: When the key switch
is in the ON position (turn to the right), the laser has been
enabled and can be activated while in the READY status.
When not in use, insurethat the key has been turned off or
that the laser is placed in the STANDBY status.
4.5.10 Safety Education: Provide comprehensive safety
proceduretraining for all office personnel and include the
staff in all outside laser courses when possible. Be certain that
all members of the dental team understand how the laser
works and can advise patients as to their safety and
advantages over conventional procedures.
4.5.11 Laser Security: To prevent the unauthorized use of the
laser while not in use, the key should be removed from the
unit and maintained by the Laser Safety Officer.
4.5.12 Emergency Shutdown Options:Any of these
mechanisms can be used to shut down the emission of laser
energy in a real or perceived emergency.
1. Depress the emergency shutdown button
2. Foot Pedal – remove your foot to stop lasing
3. Key – turnoffthe key
4. Switch the Power/Fan to the off position (O)
5. Power Cord – unplug from the wall outlet
4.5.13 Hard Tissue Procedures: The Odyssey 3Watt diode is
not an appropriate laser for hard tissue procedures. The diode
laser is attracted to melanin, hemoglobin and to some extent
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exposure of the energy when working in and around the
cervical areas of the tooth. Due to the thin layer of enamel in
this area, the laser’s energy may be absorbed by the
hemoglobin in the pulp and pulpal hyperemia may occur.
Extended exposure to laser energy could lead to pain and
possible pulpal necrosis.
4.5.14 State/Provincial Certifications: Check your state or
provincial government website to determine if there are any
laws pertaining to the use of lasers. Some governments
require a separate certification, inspection and fees in order to
use a laser of this type.
4.6 American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) - Safety Standards
ANSI is a non-governmental, non-profit agency that has
established guidelines and safety standards for the use of
lasers and other electro-optics. The provisions of ANSI Z 136.3
outlines standards for lasers used in dentistry and the
assessment of laser risks. ANSI also establishes guidelines for
safety eyewear and classifies all lasers based on their potential
for damage to eyes or tissue.
5. Operating the Laser
The Odyssey 3Watt will deliver energy in either a continuous
wave (CW) mode or in a pulsed mode which arecalled
temporal emission modes (time related modes). Selecting the
appropriate mode is a factor of controlling target tissue
temperatures and the efficiency of energy delivered. The pulse
duration (.05 seconds) and the number of pulses per second (1)
have been fixed by the manufacturer using a 50 % duty cycle and
you will therefore need only to change the power and mode.
5.0 Standby and Ready Status
Once you have turned on the power /fan switch on the back
of the laser and the key switch on the front, you will see the
laser LED screen light up. The status of the laser will be in
Standby which is a non-active status. The laser will not emit
energy while in Standby, even if you depress the foot pedal.
On the left of the control panel you will see the ready button.
See Figure 3.2. Press this key to place the unit into the ready
status. When this key is pressed whatever settings are
displayed on the unit will be saved into the unit’s memory for
the program setting shown. The settings saved into the three
programmable modes will be retained even if the laser is
turned off. Any adjustments to the manual settings after the
laser is in the ready status will not be saved to memory. The
laser will now be ready to emit energy as you depress the foot
pedal.
5.1 Continuous Wave (CW) Mode
In setting up the laser while in the CW mode, you will deliver
the amount of power in one second that you have set the laser
for. i.e., set the laser for 2 Watts CW and while in the ready
mode, the laser will deliver 2 Watts per second as long as you
have the foot pedal depressed. The CW mode is generally the
fastest way to ablate tissues but heat can build up and cause
collateral damage to the target and adjacent tissues. Cool the
tissues being lased by using periodic blast of air from a triplex
syringe and high speed suction. You may use water to cool in
areas where there is prolonged exposure to the laser’s beam.
Avoid using the air syringe when you have an opening in soft
tissue adjacent to or within the surgery site. An air embolism
may occur as a result of air captured within the tissue during
the cooling process.
5.2 Pulsed Energy Mode
Pulsing the laser energy will allow some cooling of the tissue
in between emissions of energy. The “duty cycle” is the
percentage of the time in each second that the laser is
emitting energy. The pulses per second, the duty cycle and the
energy intensity per pulse will determine your average power.
In the pulsed mode, the Odyssey 3Watt is programmed to
deliver 1.0 pulse per second with each pulse lasting for 0.5 seconds.
The duty cycle is set for 50% so you will have 1 energy pulse
with 1 period of rest with no energy between each pulse.
If the laser is producing energy at 1 time per second for 0.5
seconds per pulse, you will be producing energy for a total of
0.5 seconds. The result will be an average power per second
that will be 50% of what you have set the laser for. Therefore,
when using pulsed energy, you will have to adjust your power
upward in order to achieve the same rate of work as the same
power set in CW. 2 Watts of Pulsed energy will be the same
average power output as 1 Watt CW.
5.3 Tissue Responses to Laser Energy
Maximum results will be achieved by regulating the power and
the speed that the operator moves the fiber tip. Tissue Charring
is an undesirable after effect of too much power or the tip mov-
ing too slowly. Always use the least amount of power necessary
to complete your procedure. The ideal tissue response will show
little or no discoloration after lasing and there will be less resid-
ual damage and faster healing. Avoid penetrating or damaging
the periosteum, and do not use the laser on alveolar bone.
Because the laser energy is attracted to melanin and hemoglo-
bin, power must be reduced when treating patients with darker
soft tissue. Always begin lasing with the lowest power you can
use to remove or modify the target tissues.
Avoid damage to the gingival sulcus by moving the fiber tip
quickly and using low power settings. Check to make sure you
have a good cleave of the fiber so that no shard is present on
the tip. A shard may act as a miniature scalpel and damage
the small blood vessels, thus preventing hemostasis
and coagulation. (See Fig. 5.1)
Figure 5.1
5.4 Fiber and Handpiece Care
Do not continue to use the fiber tip once you have observed
that the tip has a blackened appearance that is greater in
Fiber with
ashard
(a bad cleave)

length than 2-4 mm from the previous cleave spot. See (Figure
6.1) The protein debris of gingival tissue accumulates on the
tip during surgery and retains extreme heat that can cause
rapid tip deterioration and subsequent breakage. This is
especially important when using the laser for periodontal
pocket debridement. During surgery, clean the tip often using
a2X2sponge moistened with water. Do not use alcohol or
other combustible liquids to moisten the 2 X 2 gauze sponge
and do not use the sponge while the tip is hot. Always use a
cold disinfectant solution like BIREX to wipe off the fiber
jacket before retracting the fiber. The fiber can be advanced
or retracted by using the “rocker switch” on the top of the
fiber cassette.
The fiber cassette is a removable assembly with a plug-in
capability that provides power for the internal retraction
device. This cassette is disposable after all fiber has been
used. This cassette is not autoclavable.
“In vitro studies performed at the University at Buffalo validate that
the infection control measures indicated by Ivoclar Vivadent can
prevent the transmission of oral microorganisms between sites in a
patient's mouth and between patients.”
Dr. Violet L. Haraszthy
Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Joseph J. Zambon
Professor of Periodontics and Endodontics
University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
Be advised about the potential hazards when inserting, steeply
bending or improperly securing the fiberoptics to the chassis.
Radiation exposuremay occur in these instances which could be
harmful to yourself, your staff and your patient. Special care
should be taken not to break or snap the fiber.
As the Aiming Beam passes down the same deliverysystem as
the Working Beam, it provides a good method of checking for
integrity of the deliverysystem. If the aiming beam spot is not
present at the distal end of the delivery system, its intensity is
reduced or it looks diffused, this is a possible indication of a
damaged or not properly working delivery system.
The handpiece should be autoclaved after each patient and a
new disposable tip applied. Recommended autoclave cycle is
132˚C at 27 psi for 15 min. Be sure to remove the fiber lock-
ing clasp and disposable tip prior to autoclaving as these parts
will melt in the autoclave.
5.5 WARNING- !!!! DO NOT PLACE THE FIBER AND FIBER
CASSETTE IN THE AUTOCLAVE TO STERILIZE THE SYSTEM.
USE COLD DISINFECTING SOLUTIONS TO WIPE DOWN THE
FIBER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LASER FIBER CASSETTE.
5.6 Systems Procedures
5.6.1 Treatment AreaRequirements: The laser should be
placed in an area with good ventilation and lighting. The
electrical service required is a 110 Volt AC outlet - 60 Hz. The
area where the laser is placed should be free of standing
water. Combustible gases or those that support combustion
should be turned off and all flammable materials or chemicals
stored in the area should be removed.
5.6.3 Fiber Cassette: Before using the laser, check the fiber
cassette to see that it is firmly seated. Depress the extend/
retract rocker switch on the cassette to see that it is
functioning properly. After Checking the Fiber Cassette Power,
extend some fiber from the cassette.
5.6.4 Fiber Preparation: You will want to have approximately
3feet (1 meter) of fiber available to strip the fiber, cleave the
fiber,initiate the fiber and disinfect the fiber (See Section 6.1).
When the fiber is prepared, the handpiece and tip should be
attached (See Section 6.3). Once prepared place the handpiece
into the holder on the side of the laser. See Figures 3.7 and
3.7a on page 7. The rocker switch for fiber cassette operation
should not be depressed during laser operation.
5.6.5 Emergency Shutdown Button: Check the Emergency
Shutdown Button to see that it has not been depressed. If it has,
release it by depressing it slightly as you turn it 1/4 turn to the right.
5.6.6 Key Switch: Turn the Key Switch on the front of the laser to the
“on” position by turning it approximately 1/4 turn to the right (clockwise).
The control panel should light up and show the laser is in Standby Mode.
5.6.7 Setting Parameters: Review your power and mode
requirements and then depress the mode button to select
either Continuous (CW) or pulsed mode. The mode you have
selected will be displayed just below the LED screen and will
be designated by a small light in the corner of either the pulse
or CW panel display. See Figure 3.2a on page 6.
5.6.8 Select Your Power by pressing the up or down arrow
until you have reached the desired Wattage. Beginning with
alow of 0.1 Watts, the power increases in increments of 100
mW up to a maximum of 3 Watts (CW ). By holding the up
or down arrow, you can have an un-interrupted increase until
you reach your desired power.
5.6.9 Aiming Beam: The aiming beam can be turned on and
off by pressing the aiming beam button on the laser control
panel. Press this button to progressively increase the aiming
beam intensity from 0 (off) to full intensity. Press the key once
more to cycle back to 0. Each bar represents approximately
20% of the aiming beam output.
Note: that adjusting the intensity of the aiming beam,
has no effect on the output power of the primary laser.
5.6.10 Examine the Fiber Tip to insure that you have not
created a fiber tip shardduring the cleaving process. The
shard can act like a miniature scalpel and cause damage while
diffusing the light beam and lowering the laser’
spower.See
Section 6.1 for fiber preparation.
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5.6.11 Depress the Ready Button and the aiming beam
should light after 2 seconds. Review your power and mode
requirements and then depress the mode button to select
either CW or pulsed mode.
5.6.12 Test Firethe Laser outside the mouth by activating the
laser into a 2 X 2 gauze sponge that has been wetted with
water to prevent combustion. Do not use flammable liquids
to wet the sponge.
5.6.13 Depress the Foot Pedal and make short quick strokes
at the lowest power that you can to remove the target tissues
while lightly contacting it.
5.6.14 Remove Your Foot from the foot pedal and use a clean
2X2gauze sponge wetted with water to remove debris from
the fiber tip. Do not use flammable liquids to wet the sponge.
5.6.15 Place the Laser in Standby Mode until you are ready to
start another procedure.
5.6.16 Cleave used fiber tip and discard in suitable biowaste
disposal.
5.6.17 Wipe the Outside of the Fiber using a disinfectant or
sterilization solution and then retract the fiber by depressing
the back of the rocker switch. Do not retract the distal end of
the fiber into the cassette.
5.6.18 Turnthe Key Offif you are not going to be starting
another procedure.
5.6.19 Recordthe Powers and total lasing times used for each
procedure in the patient’s chart. Example:
Patient Name: Mary Jones
Procedure: Gingivectomy # 6 and # 7
#6 Lasing time 90 seconds @ 2.0 Watts CW air cooled
#7 Lasing time 60 seconds @ 1.5 Watts CW air / water spray
5.6.20 Odyssey 3Watt Self Diagnostic and Monitoring: When
the Odyssey 3Watt Laser’s microprocessor detects an issue
with performance it will immediately notify you by way of an
audible beep. There are two different ways in which the
Odyssey 3Watt will alert you to any issues:
1. Continuous audible beep when foot pedal is engaged.
If you areoperating the Odyssey 3Watt with the foot pedal
engaged and the Odyssey 3Watt emits a constant audible
beep and stops the beep when you release the foot pedal, the
microprocessor has determined that the laser power output
has fallen below the set level. In this event the Odyssey 3Watt
Laser should be turned off and allowed to sit for 5 minutes
then turned on again. If the Odyssey 3Watt then performs
without beeping, the microprocessor has been able to make
operational adjustments to the laser and the unit will perform
its functions. If, however, upon restart the unit continues to
beep when the foot pedal is engaged, the microprocessor
was unable to adjust the unit enough and the unit will need
to be sent in for adjustment. (8.2 Repairs & Returns to Ivoclar
Vivadent, Inc.)
2. Continuous audible beep when the unit is turned on.
If you are operating the Odyssey 3Watt and it emits a con-
stant audible beep whether or not the foot pedal is engaged,
the microprocessor has determined that the laser has either
low power or a general fault has occurred. In this event the
Odyssey 3Watt Laser should be turned off allowed to sit for 5
minutes and turned on again. If the Odyssey 3Watt then
performs without beeping the microprocessor has been able
to make operational adjustments to the laser and the unit will
perform its functions. If, however, upon restart the unit
continues to beep, the microprocessor was unable to adjust
the unit enough and the unit will need to be sent in for
adjustment. (8.2 Repairs & Returns to Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.)
6. System Components:
Preparations, Care and Maintenance
The fiber optic element of a laser is responsible for carrying
the light from the diode array to the tissue being treated. The
dental laser fibers areusually made of quartz, sapphire, silica
or a combination of those elements. Quartz/silica is the most
popular product used in diode lasers.
Be advised about the potential hazards when inserting, steeply
bending or improperly securing the fiberoptics to the chassis.
Radiation exposure may occur in these instances which could be
harmful to yourself, your staff and your patient. Special care
should be taken not to break or snap the fiber.
As the Aiming Beam passes down the same delivery system as
the Working Beam, it provides a good method of checking for
integrity of the deliverysystem. If the aiming beam spot is not
present at the distal end of the deliverysystem, its intensity
is reduced or it looks diffused, this is a possible indication of a
damaged or not properly working deliverysystem.
6.0 Disposable Fiber Cassette
The fiber cassette is a removable assembly with a plug-in
capability that provides power for the internal retraction
device. This cassette is disposable after all fiber has been
used. This cassette is not autoclavable.
“The retractable fiber also provides an opportunity to use a variation
of the “single use disposable” concept infection control. Each time
the laser fiber is prepared for use, the previously used terminal end
is cleaved and discarded. The newly exposed, never used, portion
of the fiber is then inserted into a sterilized handle and disposable
tip. In my opinion the Odyssey®Laser complies with CDC
recommendations, and OSHA expectations for critical
(Spaulding classification) items used in dentistry.”
Terrence J. Thines, D.D.S., M.S.
Chair-Infection Control Committee
Department of Oral Dionastic Sciences
School of Dental Medicine
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6.0.1 Replacing the Fiber Cassette: Ablack mark on the fiber
indicates 6’ of fiber remaining on the cassette. At this point,
anew fiber cassette should be ordered. When the cassette is
empty, it should be released from the laser aperture and
gently removed. Slowly lift the cassette up using the dove
tail as a guide. The fiber cartridge can be thrown away.
Note: Retain the end cap, do not discard the end cap.
Review the installation procedure again on page 5.
6.1 Fiber Preparation
The fiber cassette contains approximately 20’ (6 meters +) and
is wound onto a spool. The fiber itself has three components:
•Jacket
•Cladding
•400 micron quartz/silica fiber
6.1.1 Jacket: This is the protective cover for the fiber system
and usually is made of a synthetic material that is clear or
white in color. There can be other colors used but there are
no standardized color systems to denote the diameter of the
fiber or its use.
6.1.2 Cladding: This is the material on the outside of the
quartz/silica fiber that is used to block the lateral escape of laser
energy as it traverses the fiber. During stripping, you may
“nick” the cladding and you will likely see the red aiming beam
light as it escape the site of the damage. This is not a danger if
all people in the area have the appropriate safety eyewear.
6.1.3 Quartz/Silica Fiber: The fiber is fairly flexible but can be
broken if bent into a small circle or bent at an angle of 90
degrees. The cladding will burnas protein from the gingiva
accumulates on the fiber and will deteriorate the tip. It can
fractureif not cleaved once the blackened area has reached
3-4 mm. Stop lasing and wipe off the tip regularly as you
work to avoid accumulation of protein debris. Use water on
a2X2 gauze sponge to clean the tip. Do not use flammable
materials like alcohol products when cleaning a hot tip.
Dispose of all small fiber remnants after you have cleaved the
fiber. They should be kept in a small box with a lid until they
can be properly disposed of in the “sharps” container.
6.1.4 Stripping the Fiber: The fiber’
sjacket is removed using a
“stripper”. Once a fiber tip is initiated and begins retaining
debris from the tissues during lasing, you will get a
deterioration of the fiber tip. When you have a blackened tip
that extends 3-4 mm up the fiber shaft, it is time to cleave the
fiber and strip the jacket to prepare for the next procedure.
Begin by selecting enough jacket so that when it is removed,
you will have approximately 3/8” of bare fiber exposed. Place
the fiber in the stripper and grasp that portion of the fiber that
will have the jacket removed between your thumb nail and
index finger.See Figure6.0. Grasp the fiber with the stripper
by applying pressure to the handles. With a slow steady force,
remove the jacket by pulling the fiber away from the stripper.
See Figure6.1.
Figure 6.1 Remove 1/4” to 3/8” of the jacket with
Stripper Tool
Figure 6.1.1 Pull fiber out of Stripper Tool
Figure 6.0 Adjustable Fiber Stripper Tool
Figure6.1 Stripping the jacket
Cladding
Jacket
Fiber

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6.1.5 Cleaving the Fiber:As the tip deteriorates, it is more
likely to fracture and could fall into the sulcus or a deep
periodontal pocket. To avoid this problem, it is prudent to
periodically “cleave” the discolored tip. The cleave is made
after stripping off the jacket to expose approximately 1-4” -
3/8” of bare fiber. The cleave should be made at a point
approximately 1/2” (8-10 mm) from the site of the previous
cleave so that there is no visible discoloration of the tip. The
operator should place their index finger at the spot of the
proposed cleave so as to stabilize the fiber. Using the pen
style cleaver, draw the cleave blade across the top of the fiber
with enough pressure to ”score” the fiber. See Figure 6.2.
With the thumb and index finger of each hand holding the
fiber at a spot approximately 1/2” on either side of the cleave
mark, break fiber against cleave. See Figure 6.2.1. After you
have cleaved the fiber, point it perpendicular to a white piece
of paper and place the laser in READY mode. Hold the tip
approximately 1/2” from the paper and you should see a near
perfect circle of red light. If you have a large comet effect
radiating from the circle, you have not obtained a good cleave.
If the circle has just a small comet effect, it will probably work.
See Figures 6.3 and 6.4.
WARNING:
Always dispose of the fiber tip remnants in the
“Sharps” container immediately after cleaving the fiber.
6.1.6 Initiating the Fiber: The tip of the fiber should be
cleaved to provide a flat surface that can be prepared to
retain heat by introducing it to a dark material like ink,
blood or water color paints. The easiest way to prepare the
tip is to lightly move the flat surface of the tip across a piece
of articulating paper at about 1 Watt CW. The tip will retain
the ink and the ink will make the tip glow if you exceed 1-2
seconds while in contact with the paper. Prolonged heating
will accelerate the deterioration of the tip. See Figure6.5.1
6.1.7 Fiber Disinfection: The fiber and spool remain in the
fiber cassette and arenot autoclavable while in the cassette.
Once stripped, cleaved and initiated, the tip will reach
temperatures of several hundred degrees centigrade, thus, as
the laser emits energy, it will rid the tip of pathogens.
Additionally,the tip can transfer heat up the shaft of the fiber
to the edge of the jacket which may melt slightly. After your
procedure, always cleave the blackened tip and strip the
damaged jacket. Wipe the jacket down using BIREX™,CIDEX®
or a comparable product that can disinfect the jacket. Dry the
jacket using a clean 2X2 sponge prior to retracting the fiber
into the fiber cassette. Also see section 6.0 on page 15.
6.2 Laser Maintenance
6.2.1 Laser Chassis Disinfection: The exterior of the laser
should be cleaned using a liquid disinfectant similar to BIREX™
or CIDEX®.Do not spray the disinfectant directly on the
chassis. Apply with a gauze sponge or wipe. Do not use
abrasive materials to clean the system. Place a barrier
material similar to cellophane over the control panel and LED
screen prior to treating the next patient
Figure 6.3 Figure 6.4
Move the tip left or right while
lightly touching the paper.
Warning: Using too much power can
start a fire on the articulating paper.
Figure6.5.1
Articulating paper
Figure 6.2.1 Break the fiber against the cleave.
Make one pass using light
but steady pressure.
Figure 6.2 Scoring & Cleaving

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6.2.2 Calibration: The Odyssey 3Watt Laser uses solid-state
circuitry to continuously monitor the power output, and
adjusts the power supplied to the laser module to keep the
output consistent with the user defined setting. If output
levels are more than ± 20% of the set value, the unit is
designed to shut down power to the laser, and an audible
alarm will sound. If this happens, the unit should be turned
off and allowed to sit for 5 minutes and turned on again. If
the laser then performs without beeping, the microprocessor
has been able to make operational adjustments and the unit
will perform its functions. If, upon restart, the unit continues
to beep, the unit will need to be sent in for adjustment by a
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc., Warranty Department. We suggest that
your practice establish an internal calibration program for
your laser. Recalibration is recommended a minimum of once
per year based on average usage. Recalibration may be per-
formed by the manufacturer by returning the unit. In the
alternative, you may purchase a calibrated hand held power
meter approved for use with 810nm devices to check power
output. The laser should be set at 1, 2 and 3 Watts with
output checked at each level. The output display should be
within 20% of the meter reading. If not, recleave the fiber
and re-check. If the output display is still outside the 20%
tolerance, return the unit to the manufacturer for
recalibration. There are no methods available for the user to
adjust the calibration of the unit and the unit chassis must not
be removed by the user for any reason.
6.3 Handpiece Preparation
6.3.1 Autoclavable: The handpiece for the Odyssey 3Watt is an
autoclavable material that should be cleaned with warmsoapy
water,rinsed, bagged and autoclaved after each patient.
Recommended autoclave cycle is 132˚C at 27 psi for 15 min.
*CAUTION remove plastic fiber locking cap prior to
sterilization. Wipe off with cold disinfectant solution.
Use it with handpiece to securefiber.
6.3.2 Handpiece Components: The handpiece has three
(3) components:
a. Body
b. Disposable Tip
c. Fiber locking cap see Figure 6.6 below
*CAUTION remove plastic fiber locking cap prior to
sterilization. Wipe off with cold disinfectant solution.
Use it with handpiece to securefiber.
6.3.3 Rocker Switch: Using the rocker switch on the top of
the fiber cassette, press the switch to the extend position
(toward the front of the laser). Extend 3-4 feet of fiber and
feed it through the fiber locking collar after you have
loosened the collar. The fiber should extend about 1 foot
beyond the distal end of the handpiece so that you can strip
the fiber and place the disposable tip.
6.3.4 Disposable Tips: The disposable tips can be shaped to
provide the clinician any degree of access required.
6.3.5 PrepareFiber: Using your stripper, remove
approximately 1/4 - 3/8 inch of jacket from the distal end of
the fiber. Cleave the fiber and examine the results by turning
the laser to the Ready status. The aiming beam should create
anear perfect circle when directed onto a white surface from
about 1/4 - 3/8 inch above the paper. See Figures 6.3 and 6.4
on page 15. Once cleaved, the fiber tip should be disinfected
(See Section 6.1.7).
6.3.6 Mounting the Tip: After selecting your tip, straighten
it using your thumb and index finger. Begin at the proximal
end of the tip and feed the stripped end of the fiber through
the straightened tip until only bare fiber is extending beyond
the disposable tip. Gentle slide the disposable tip onto the
distal end of the handpiece and pull the fiber from the
proximal end until the disposable tip is almost seated on the
handpiece body.Seat the disposable tip securely on the hand-
piece body and tighten the locking collar. You may now shape
the disposable tip to the desired form. Press the rocker switch
to make sure the fiber moves freely. You should now initiate
the fiber tip if your procedure calls for it.
7.0 Labels, Signs, Warnings and
Manufacturer’s Information
7.1 Federal Compliance: Various labels are included on the
laser and the wireless foot switch as evidence of conformity to
U.S. and International safety standards. The labels on the units
arerequired under these standards for safety purposes and
should not be removed. Please review all labels prior to using
the laser.See Figures 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3 and 7.0.4.
Disposable Tip Body Fiber Locking Cap
*Fiber Locking Clasp
Figure 6.6 handpiece with disposable tip and fiber locking cap.
Figure 7.0.1 Label required under FDA Laser Notice 50

Source of Radiation MPE (mW/cm2) Divergence angle NOHD (inches)
(degrees) No Eye wear With Eye wear
inch/cm (OD=4)
inch/cm
Fiber optic devices 1.66 960.63/154 0.6087/1.546
Reflection from Tissue 1.66 N/A 0.37/0.96 0.00378/0.0096
Figure 7.0.2 Label required under FDA Laser Notice 50
Figure 7.1 Label to be posted at entrance
to treatment area
Figure 7.0.3 Laser Aperture Label
Figure7.0.4 Rating Label with Serial Number
7.2 Danger Laser in Use: Each treatment area should have a
“laser in use” warning sign posted at the entrance to the
treatment area. This signage serves to warn people to not
enter the treatment area without proper safety eyewear an
protective clothing when the laser is in use. See Figure7.1.
7.3 Class 4 Laser Product - (Treatment laser)
810 nm 3 W
7.4 Aiming Beam laser
630 - 660 nm 3 mW
7.5 CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
7.6 CAUTION
Laser Radiation - Avoid exposure to the eyes
or skin from direct or scattered radiation
7.7 CAUTION
This product contains no user serviceable components
within the chassis. Visible and invisible radiation may
be present when the cover is removed.
7.8 CAUTION
US Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a licensed dentist.
7.9 CAUTION
Eyewear that protects your eyes from wavelengths
other than 810 nm does not provide proper protection
for use with this laser. Damage to the retina or cornea
may be irreparable if exposed to direct, reflected or
scattered radiation.
7.10 CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
7.11 Nominal Ocular HazardDistance (NOHD)
The NOHD is the distance beyond which the exposure during
normal operation is not to exceed the appropriate Maximum
Permissible Exposure(MPE). The NOHD for persons wearing
safety glasses is shown in Table 1 below. The Nominal Hazard
Zone (NHZ) is the area where the laser source within which
exposurelevels exceeds the MPE (which is the highest level of
laser radiation to which a person may be exposed without
hazardous effects or adverse biological changes in the eyes or
skin). The outer limit of the NHZ is the NOHD. Eye Protection
within the NHZ is mandatory.
Assumptions: Maximum Laser Power = 5 Watts Direct viewing angle=0˚, reflectance viewing angle=20˚, reflectance coefficient of tissue=0.001
Table 1 - Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance (NOHD) for various
viewing conditions while wearing eye protection.
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