Superpulse 10,600 nm CO2 Laser Revision of Lingual Frenum Previously Released with a Diode Hot Glass Tip

Wuertz, Karen; Vitruk, Peter

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Superpulse 10,600 nm CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Revision of Lingual Frenum Previously Released with a Diode Hot Glass Tip

Superpulse 10,600 nm CO₂ Laser Revision of Lingual Frenum Previously Released with a Diode Hot Glass Tip

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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Tongue-Tie Functional Release

Article 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.

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