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NightLase

Snoring treatment without surgery.

Gentle, non-ablative laser heat tightens the soft palate and throat tissue so it vibrates less. Three short visits, no anesthetic, and patients go straight back to their day.

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NightLase overview, including why it works for patients who struggle with CPAP.

3sessions over about six weeks
0patients needed anesthetic in the RCT
−40%snoring loudness, rated by partners
$2,500sample fee per series

1The protocol

Three visits. Done in six weeks.

The schedule used in the randomized controlled trial.

Day 0

Session 1

Laser heat applied to the soft palate, uvula and surrounding tissue. No anesthetic.

Day 14 to 21

Session 2

Same treatment areas. Patients often notice a change after the second visit.

Around day 42

Session 3

Final session, with follow-up about three months later.

Soft palateUvulaTonsillar pillarsTonsilsBase of tonguePosterior hard palate
How it works: Fotona's SMOOTH mode delivers heat without removing tissue. That heat triggers collagen to tighten and remodel, so the tissue firms up, vibrates less and collapses less during sleep.

2For your patients

Why patients say yes.

Quieter nights

Bed partners rated snoring about 40% quieter after the three-session series.

Barely noticeable

Pain averaged about 3 out of 10 during treatment and was gone by day 3.

Back to their day

No incision, no downtime, and no appliance to wear at night.

3For your practice

Why it pays.

Fee-for-service

A cash-pay treatment, no insurance billing involved.

Easy to find candidates

Ask about snoring in the hygiene chair. Partners are often the ones who push for it.

Word of mouth

Couples talk. A quieter bedroom is the kind of result people share.

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4The evidence

What the research shows.

33.7→56.2

Snore Outcomes Survey score with NightLase. Sham stayed flat at 32.

7.9→4.7

Snoring loudness rated by bed partners, out of 10.

45%→68%

Average improvement after session 1 and session 2 (J LA&HA 2011).

Randomized trialNightLase vs. sham

40 adult snorers. Snoring scores improved significantly with NightLase and didn't change with sham. No anesthetic needed and no complications.

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 2022
ProspectiveLong-term satisfaction

85% of patients were satisfied after treatment, and 71% still were at 20 months.

Lasers Med Sci, 2018
Systematic reviewLaser snoring treatment, meta-analysis

Pooled data on 294 patients. The most common side effect was a brief dry throat, with no serious adverse effects.

Lasers Med Sci, 2020

Questions dentists ask

Who is a good candidate?
The trial enrolled adults with primary snoring or mild sleep apnea (AHI under 15), a BMI of 30 or less, and no significant daytime sleepiness.
Does it treat sleep apnea?
It was studied in snoring and mild apnea. Patients with suspected moderate or severe apnea should have a sleep study first.
How long do results last?
In one study, 71% of patients were still satisfied at 20 months. Some patients come back for a touch-up session.
Which LightWalker models run NightLase?
NightLase uses SMOOTH mode, which is on the LightWalker AT S and ST-E Advanced.

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Rian Medley

Rian Medley

Area Sales Manager, Fotona

Rian.Medley@fotona.com
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