BIOLASE, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE - Changes in Initial Product Warranty Accrual and Expenses Under Initial and Extended Warranties (Detail)

ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE - Changes in Initial Product Warranty Accrual and Expenses Under Initial and Extended Warranties (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Changes in initial product warranty accrual and expenses under initial and extended warranties
Initial warranty accrual, beginning balance	$ 1,980	$ 2,686	$ 2,218	$ 2,725
Provision for estimated warranty cost	532	644	1,315	1,600
Warranty expenditures	(582)	(498)	(1,603)	(1,493)
Initial warranty accrual, ending balance	1,930	2,832	1,930	2,832
Total warranty accrual, long term	0	385	0	385
Total warranty accrual, current portion	$ 1,930	$ 2,447	$ 1,930	$ 2,447

- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and due after one year (or beyond the operating cycle if longer) for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers.

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