Equipment · Lasers

Dental Laser Financing — Soft & Hard Tissue

Diode lasers (soft tissue — frenectomies, ulcers, perio decontamination) start around $5K–$10K and are common in general practice. Erbium (Er:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG) and CO2 lasers for hard-tissue/restorative work price $35K–$80K. Section 179 economics are strong on the hard-tissue lasers — the ticket is large enough to materially shift tax posture.

Typical cost: $5,000–$80,000

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Cost context

What drives the price spread.

Diode lasers are nearly commodity at the low end; pay for ergonomics and warranty rather than spec. Erbium lasers (BIOLASE WaterLase, Fotona LightWalker) and Solea (CO2) are the major hard-tissue platforms; pricing varies on tip kits and software bundles.

Section 179

Placement-in-service mechanics.

Place-in-service straightforward — 1 day install + staff training + first procedure. Solid current-year deduction play.

Structure

Lease vs. finance for this equipment.

Diode lasers (small ticket): finance via short-term EFA. Hard-tissue lasers: finance with 60-month EFA / $1-buyout; the technology refresh cycle is slow enough that FMV doesn't add value.

Common manufacturers

What lenders typically finance.

  • BIOLASE WaterLase iPlus
  • Fotona LightWalker AT
  • Convergent Solea (CO2)
  • AMD Picasso (diode)

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FAQ

Questions about financing this.

Is a diode laser worth the financing?
Most under-$10K diode lasers are paid cash or bundled into a small working-capital draw. Financing makes more sense at the $30K+ hard-tissue tier.
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