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AVICENNA LASER
TECHNOLOGY
Revolutionizing
Pain Management
and Wound Healing
in Veterinary Medicine
What is Class IV Laser Therapy?
 The process of using light energy to create a
photo-biostimulative effect on the body.
 Class IV Therapeutic Lasers utilize a
coherent divergent beam of light that
penetrates deeply into tissues without
damaging them.
Characteristics of Light
Comparison of “Class IV”
Surgical and Therapeutic Lasers
 Light energy has the capability to penetrate
into tissue to varying depths-depending on its
corresponding wavelength
 Surgical Laser Beam- Infrared energy
collimated to a fine beam causes tissue
destruction
 Therapeutic Laser Beam- dispersal of same
energy causes tissue stimulation
 ue stimulation
Cellular Effects of
Laser Therapy:
Increased Growth factor
response within cells and
tissue as a result of
increased ATP and protein
synthesis.
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Accelerated cell
reproduction and growth
leading to faster repair of
damaged tissues.
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Increased metabolic activityvia increase in enzyme outputs,
oxygen and nutrient
availability.
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Anti-inflammatory Effects of
Laser Therapy:
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Anti-inflammatory - via an anti-edemic
effect as it causes vasodilatation and
activation of the lymphatic drainage
system
Analgesic Effects of Laser Therapy:
 Via increased endorphin release
 Anti-inflammatory -Via less
edema as a result of lymphatic
system activation and less
swelling
 Via Suppression of nociceptors
Wound Healing Effects of
Laser Therapy:
 Faster Wound Healing- Increased fibroblast
and collagen production which are essential
for tissue repair.
 Improved Vascular Activity- Increased
capillary production leads to faster wound
closure and concomitant reduction of scar
tissue formation.
 Red Laser-635nm wavelength is highly
effective for wound healing.
Immune System Effects of
Laser Therapy
 Strengthening the immune
system response via increasing
levels of lymphocyte activity
and through a newly
researched mechanism termed
photo-modulation of blood.
Miscellaneous Effects of
Laser Therapy:
 Improved Nerve Function
 Trigger Point
 Acupuncture Point
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Stimulation
Summary of LT Biological Effects
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Faster wound Healing
Reduced Fibrous(Scar) Tissue Formation
Anti-Inflammation
Anti-Pain (Analgesia)
Improved Vascular Activity
Increased Metabolic Activity
Improved Nerve Function
Immunoregulation
Trigger Points and Acupuncture
Accelerated Tissue Repair and Cell Growth
Therapeutic Laser
Therapeutic Laser
Classifications
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Class IIIa = lasers 1 to 5mw of power
 Class IIIb = lasers 6 to 500mw in power
 Class IV = lasers above 500mw of power
Therapeutic Laser Physics
 1TWatt = 1 Joule / Second
 Therapeutic Energy = Power(watts) or
Joules/sec x Time(sec).
 7.5watt Class IV laser delivers 7.5 joules/sec
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or 450 Joules/min.
 100mw-Class III laser delivers 0.1joules/sec
or 6 joules /min
 Class IV lasers typically delivers therapeutic
energy at a rate 75 times faster than average
Class III lasers
Power Density and Wavelength
“The Key to Better Outcomes”
 Power Density = Power / surface area or mw / cm2
 Surface area = r2
Pie = 3.14
r = radius
 Wavelength = measured in nanometers
 Visible light = 400-700nm, limited ability to penetrate
 Infrared light = above 700nm, increased ability to penetrate
 The higher the power density and wavelength, the deeper the
penetration and greater the ability to repair damaged tissues.
Depth Penetration of a “Class IV” Laser
Class III vs. “Class IV” Laser Beams
Class III vs. Class IV Analogy
 Significantly Lower Power
5 -100mW vs. 7500mw
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Dial Up Modem vs. Broad Band-DSL
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50 mHz vs. Pentium IV Technology
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Penicillin vs. Clavamox for Staph Infections
Goals of Pain Management
• Relieve Pain
• Promote Tissue Healing
• Minimize Side Effects
• Restore Active Range of motion
Current State of Pain Management
 Drug Therapy – NSAID’s, Glucocorticoids
- Pain relief at expense of continued tissue destruction
- Significant potential for side effects
- No ability to regenerate tissue
 Neutroceuticals and other Injectables
- Pain relief with delayed onset
- No side effects
- Limited tissue regeneration capability
 Class IV Laser Therapy
- Pain relief typically immediate
- No side effects
- Profound tissue regeneration on all tissue types
Small Animal Applications
 Arthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
 Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Injuries
 Sprains and Strain
 Ulcerations and Open Wounds
 Post Surgical and Soft Tissue Trauma
Large Animal Applications
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Arthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Injuries
Joint Injuries
Sore Back and Loin
Solar Bruising
Quarter Crack
Sprains and Strains
Ulcerations and Open Wounds
Post Surgical and Soft Tissue Trauma
Clinical Case Presentations
• Your Experiences Here
• Your Experiences Here
Scientific Evidence
 Thousands of Published Studies
 Hundreds of Double Blind Studies
 Encompassing Almost all Organ Systems
 FDA Cleared for Human Applications
How To Implement
Laser Therapy Into Your Practice
First Identify Treatment Population
 Pet’s on NSAID’s, Glucosamines, Cortisone, and other
Nutritional Support Supplements-Via Computer Search
 Most Post Op Surgical Patients (Major Procedures)
 Pet’s with Lick Granulomas and other Localized Chronic
Non-responsive Dermatological Conditions
 Trained Sales Rep or Doctor Will Visit Your Practice
 To Set Up Demonstration on Human and Vet Subjects
What This New Technology
Can Do For Your Practice
 Identifies Your Practice as a State of the Art
Technology Care Provider
 Immediately Introduce a New Profit Center Not
Requiring Doctor Administration
 Allow your Technicians to Become More
Team Members
Valuable
Avicenna “Class IV” Third
Generation Therapeutic Laser