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 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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Diana Batoon, DMD, was asked about her experience using the LightScalpel CO2 laser and diode dental lasers. Dr. Diana Batoon has been at the forefront of educating the dental community
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In order to rebuild the necessary orofacial function in adult patients, a Tongue-Tie Functional Release includes the mandatory pre- and post- frenectomy myofunctional therapy and the CO2 laser frenectomy...
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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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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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A tongue-tie functional release includes mandatory pre- and post myofunctional therapy and the CO2 laser frenectomy, preferably under topical anesthesia and combined with Tongue Movement Assessment to achieve optimal function.
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Each month Drs. Richard and Bruce Winter answer a question a patient has about dentistry on their website. LightScalpel was featured in the August, 2016 edition. View / Download the
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The CO2 laser is the best suited soft-tissue surgical laser for the frenectomy procedure because, both cutting and hemostasis is achieved photo-thermally (radiantly). We answer some of the most commonly asked questions about laser frenectomies with the LightScalpel surgical / dental laser.
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The 10.6 micrometers CO2 laser is an efficient and spatially accurate photo-thermal ablation tool with excellent coagulation efficiency due to the close match between coagulation depth and oral soft tissue blood capillary diameters...
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