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In this publication Dr. Riek and Dr. Vitruk review common myths about the use of CO2 lasers in dentistry, surgery, and in the frenectomy procedure.
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A vestibuloplasty is a series of surgical procedures designed to restore alveolar ridge height by lowering the muscles and ligament attached to the buccal, labial, and lingual aspects of the jaws. A vestibuloplasty is performed to enlarge the denture-bearing area and to ensure the comfort, function, and stability of a denture.
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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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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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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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In the market for a soft-tissue CO2 dental laser? Trying to make the best decision for your practice can be complicated. To help you compare the two leading dental CO2 lasers side by side, we have put together a simple infographic that compares the LightScalpel CO2 dental laser against a top competing dental CO2 laser.
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By: Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2017 in Dentaltown
Some laser dentistry educational programs and publications include misinterpretations about soft- and hard-tissue laser science and safety. In this article, Dr. Vitruk discusses some important laser-tissue interaction concepts including absorption spectra, hot glass tips, and plasma plumes.
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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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Brynn Leroux, DDS had her own tongue tie released with her diode laser 9 months ago. Dr. Leroux’s tongue-tie was fully released but had scar tissue development over time, reducing her range of motion. Her partner, Robert Delarosa, DDS, completed the tongue release with the LightScalpel laser and eliminated the scar tissue.
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Nasopalatine duct cysts are the most common non-odontogenic cyst of the oral cavity. See how Dr. Hahn used his LightScalpel laser to treat this condition.
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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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