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By David E. Stall, D.M.D. Following the Patient’s First Year of Treatment This case report follows a patient over their first year of treatment. The patient is a 69-year-old male
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By: Kaplan, Martin and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2020 in Dental Sleep Practice
The many uses for a soft tissue CO2 laser in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, such as gingivectomies, frenectomies, exposure of impacted teeth, and others, feature minimal blood loss and reduced discomfort for the patients.
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In this interview Richard Baxter, DMD, the creator of the Tongue-Tied Academy, discusses why he prefers to perform tongue-tie releases with a LightScalpel CO2 laser versus hot-tip diodes. About Dr.
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LightScalpel, LLC, is happy to announce it has received its medical device clearance from Australia and is now taking orders on its laser systems and accessories.
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By: Mugno, Melissa and Erson, Tara | Published: 2019 in Dental Sleep Practice
The functional laser frenuloplasty consists of the following three equally important parts: methodical pre-frenuloplasty OMT, CO2 laser release with the frequent assessment of the tongue mobility and the presence of tension, and methodical post–frenuloplasty OMT.
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By: Riek, Cara, Bahnerth, Stevanie, and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2019 in Dental Sleep Practice
This article reports clinical cases of a Functional Frenectomy with the CO2 laser and includes, in addition to pre- and post-frenectomy OMT, a pre- and post-surgical systematic bodywork performed by a chiropractor, to achieve long-lasting functional results.
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By: Wuertz, Karen and Pettus, Brooke | Published: 2018 in Dental Sleep Practice
Optimal orofacial function in adult patients can be achieved through the extensive functional release of restrictive oral tissues. The functional release is accomplished through a) the SuperPulse CO2 laser frenectomy...
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By: Riek, Cara and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2018 in Dental Sleep Practice
This article addresses the control over the Depth of Incision, and the Depth of Coagulation / Hemostasis during a CO2 laser frenectomy, and illustrates these concepts through a Case Study: the revision of a tongue tie that was previously released with a hot tip diode.
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Molly Gunsaulis, DDS, who recently purchased a LightScalpel CO2 laser for infant frenectomies, shares her story about switching from a diode to the LightScalpel CO2 laser.
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Implant Dentist, Jack Hahn, DDS, of J. A. Hahn Dental Implant Center, performed a gingivectomy using his LightScalpel CO2 laser to remove excessive tissue.
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By: Wuertz, Karen and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2017 in Dental Sleep Practice
Proper orofacial function in patients can be restored through an extensive functional release of restrictive lingual frenum. The functional release is achieved through the SuperPulse CO2 laser frenectomy accompanied by the tongue mobility assessment; and mandatory OMT.
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After incorporating a LightScalpel CO2 dental laser into his implant dentistry practice, Jack Hahn, DDS, has been able to utilize it in everyday procedures to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Hahn has kindly shared some interesting implant dentistry cases where he used his LightScalpel laser.
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