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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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The use of laser technology in the surgical and dental industries is quickly growing, thanks in part to developments that are making them easier to use than ever before.
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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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By: Kaplan, Martin and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2017 in Dental Sleep Practice
See two case studies by Martin Kaplan, DMD, as he uses his 10,600-nm CO2 laser to perform frenectomies in pediatric patients.
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The LightScalpel Laser User Symposium brought together clinicians from different fields of dentistry and medicine. This event was a unique opportunity for the exchange of interdisciplinary ideas with the goal of
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By: Levine, Robert and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2016 in Compend Contin Educ Dent
This article focuses on a carbon dioxide laser vestibular extension procedure performed in a patient with Klinefelter syndrome, which is caused by a chromosomal abnormality.
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By: Levine, Robert and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2016 in Dentaltown
Clinical efficacy is largely based on the CO2 laser's excellent coagulation properties because of the close match between coagulation depth and gingival blood-capillary diameters. The CO2 laser also minimizes damage to surrounding tissues, reduces postoperative swelling and edema, and lowers the risks of complications, making it a superb surgical solution for mucocele removal.
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By: Vitruk, Peter and Levine, Robert | Published: 2016 in Inside Dentistry
This article compares and contrasts the differences in hemostasis and coagulation of erbium, carbon dioxide, and diode (hot-tip) dental lasers.
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Seattle Workshop, December 2 - 4, 2016 - Attendees will receive an overview of the theory behind lasers and best practices regarding the use of lasers in pediatric dentistry.
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