View our interview with Dr. Shelly Klein of Cornerstone Pediatrics in Prescott Valley, AZ. Dr. Klein discusses tethered oral tissues, and how she uses her LightScalpel CO2 laser to improve
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LightScalpel lasers and accessories have been made in the USA for almost 30 years (Luxar and NovaPulse in the past; now LightScalpel®). They have been widely used in a variety
ContinueThis article reports clinical cases of a Functional Frenectomy with the CO2 laser and includes, in addition to pre- and post-frenectomy OMT, a pre- and post-surgical systematic bodywork performed by a chiropractor, to achieve long-lasting functional results.
ContinueIn this publication Dr. Riek and Dr. Vitruk review common myths about the use of CO2 lasers in dentistry, surgery, and in the frenectomy procedure.
ContinueWatch as Paul I. Rubin, DDS, of Frisco Kid’s Dentistry performs a LightScalpel CO2 laser lip-tie release (labial frenectomy). Learn more about Dr. Rubin and Frisco Kid’s Dentistry in Fisco,
Watch the VideoOptimal 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...
ContinueIn 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...
ContinueThis 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.
ContinueProper 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.
ContinueBrynn 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.
ContinueUpcoming chance to meet and learn from Martin Kaplan, DMD, at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Annual Session 2017, May 26-28 in Washington, D.C. Download / Print as PDF
ContinueThe 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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