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100460 - Disclosure - Summary of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail)
(http://www.biolase.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureSummaryOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetail)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000811240 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Beginning balance
568,000  
Additions for tax positions related to the prior year
0  
Lapse of statute of limitations
0  
Ending balance
568,000