In an effort to help increase patient knowledge of LightScalpel lasers and the benefits of CO2 laser surgery, we have created a new infographic, “Why LESS is best with the
ContinuePost-Op PAIN related quotations from soft tissue 10,600 nm CO2 laser oral surgery case studies (frenectomies, vestibuloplasties, tissue ablation, etc.)
ContinueThe most commonly asked questions and some example videos of laser blepharoplasty surgeries and the LightScalpel CO2 lasers.
ContinueBen A. Sutter, DMD, performs maxillary labial and buccal frenectomies with a LightScalpel CO2 laser. The video is narrated by Dr. Sutter as he performs the frenectomies. He notes several advantages of CO2 laser surgery and shows the surgical site healing at 2 postoperative checkups.
ContinueArticle Summary. In order to rebuild the necessary orofacial function in children and adult patients, an extensive tongue-tie functional release includes the mandatory pre- and post frenectomy myofunctional therapy and the SuperPulse CO2 Laser frenectomy, preferably under topical anesthesia and combined with Tongue Movement Assessment for Ideal Release to achieve optimal function.
ContinueDr. Rajeev Agarwal, MD of Agave Pediatrics in Scottsdale, AZ is the FIRST PEDIATRICIAN to use a laser beam for infant tongue-tie and lip-tie release procedures.
ContinueAfter 6 weeks of anxiety, trying several different methods resulting in minimal weight gain (5 oz. above birth weight), baby Bennett was diagnosed with a stage III lip-tie and a stage IV, or "posterior", tongue-tie. The mother was then referred to The Brush Stop in Carlsbad, CA.
ContinueThere appears to be a relationship between maxillary lip tie (ankyloglossia and shortened maxillary labial frenula) and AIR. Treatment of these infants with a relatively simple frenotomy procedure may reduce or eliminate reflux. As a result, many of these infants may be spared from invasive testing or medications that have been shown to have potentially significant side effects.
ContinueBy Robert D. Levine, DDS Director of Laser Dentistry, Assistant Professor – Clinical Dentistry. Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health: Mesa, Arizona Introduction Oral Irritation Fibroma is a common,
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