Laser energy that seeks out bacteria in exactly the places they hide.
Inside a tooth, bacteria do not stay in the main canal. They migrate into lateral branches, narrow fins, and microscopic spaces throughout the root. Instruments clean the canal itself. They cannot physically reach those spaces. That is where reinfection starts.
EdgePRO generates waves of light energy that selectively target water and the mineral composition of infected tissue — travelling into anatomy that instruments cannot enter. The result is disinfection that is both deeper and more precise than mechanical cleaning alone.
of the bacteria commonly found in the root canal system removed by EdgePRO — including bacteria in lateral canals and complex anatomy that standard instruments cannot reach.
Source: EdgeEndo
Precision cleaning. Preserved structure. Better outcomes.
What EdgePRO adds to a root canal procedure — in plain language.
Root canals contain lateral branches, fins, and microscopic spaces that mechanical files can clean to a point — but not completely. EdgePRO's laser energy travels into exactly those spaces, targeting the bacteria and biological debris that live there.
EdgePRO removes up to 99% of the bacteria commonly found in the root canal system. That level of disinfection reduces the risk of reinfection — which is the primary reason root canal treatment fails.
The laser selectively seeks water and the mineral composition of infected dentin — the material bacteria have compromised. Healthy tooth structure is preserved. This is precision disinfection, not broad removal.
EdgePRO is designed to support minimal access endodontics — meaning we remove only what needs to be removed to achieve a clean canal. Less removal of healthy tooth structure means a stronger tooth after treatment.
Most practices have one advanced cleaning technology. We have both.
GentleWave uses multisonic fluid energy — sound waves that create a cleaning vortex throughout the canal system. EdgePRO uses laser light to target and destroy bacteria directly in complex anatomy. They work differently. They address different aspects of disinfection. And having both means your doctor is not limited to a single approach.
Your treatment is built around your tooth's specific anatomy — not around what equipment happens to be available. That is the difference between a practice that has invested in the technology and one that has not.
Learn about GentleWaveWhat patients ask about EdgePRO.
- What exactly does EdgePRO do?
- EdgePRO is a laser system that generates targeted light energy to disinfect the root canal system. The laser is designed to seek out water and the mineral composition found in infected root canal anatomy — allowing it to reach bacteria in lateral canals, fins, and microscopic spaces that instruments cannot access mechanically. According to EdgeEndo, it removes up to 99% of the bacteria commonly found in root canal systems.
- How is EdgePRO different from GentleWave?
- GentleWave uses multisonic fluid technology — sound waves that create a vortex of cleaning solution throughout the canal system. EdgePRO uses laser light energy to target and destroy bacteria directly. They work differently and address different aspects of canal disinfection. We use both at Endospecialists — your doctor selects the right approach, or combination, for your specific tooth anatomy.
- Does the laser hurt?
- No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, and the laser operates within the canal system — you will not feel it. Many EdgePRO patients report a comfortable in-procedure experience and minimal discomfort afterward.
- Will I know if EdgePRO is used on my tooth?
- Your doctor will explain the treatment plan before starting. If EdgePRO is part of your procedure, it will be discussed with you. The decision is based on your tooth's specific anatomy and what will give the best clinical outcome.
- Do most endodontists have EdgePRO?
- No. EdgePRO is a specialist technology that requires both the equipment and clinical training to use correctly. Having both EdgePRO and GentleWave means we are not limited to a single approach — we match the technology to the tooth.
- Is EdgePRO covered by insurance?
- Root canal treatment is generally covered by dental insurance. Technology used within that treatment may or may not be itemised separately depending on your plan. We confirm your coverage before treatment begins.
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