This paper summarizes some of the existing research comparing postoperative pain and healing following CO2 laser surgery with conventional blade or scissors.
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James Thomas, DDS, MS, shares his experience using the LightScalpel CO2 laser and other tools for frenectomy (tongue-tie release) procedures. Dr. Thomas is a pediatric dentist and founder of health:latch
Watch the VideoLightScalpel 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
ContinueIn this case short implants were used to allow for a fixed prosthesis. A variety of technologies, including the LightScalpel laser, helped facilitate ideal implant placement and were welcomed adjuncts for this case.
ContinueA baby with an anterior (near or at the tip) tongue-tie or a hidden (submucosal) posterior tongue-tie is often born with a high arched palate. These common tethers keep the tongue in a low position in utero...
ContinueRichard Baxter, DMD, MS, used his LightScalpel CO2 laser to perform a posterior tongue-tie release (frenectomy) on a newborn baby. The Laser-ON time was 3 seconds with no bleeding. A
Watch the VideoAnkyloglossia, commonly referred to as “tongue-tie,” has recently seen a surge in cases and awareness with a corresponding increase in diagnosis and treatment...
ContinueThis video shows an osteopathically-guided release of oral restrictions with the LightScalpel CO2 Laser and a return to proper orofacial function. The real-time osteopathic assessment by Michael Geis, DO, took place during the laser frenectomy, guiding Leonard Kundel, DMD for to the ideal oral restriction release.
Watch the VideoProper 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.
ContinueBen Sutter, DMD, of For Beautiful Smiles in Eugene, OR, uses his LightScalpel laser to release an adult tongue-tie that relieves decades of tension and pain. The patient, Jessica, has
Watch the VideoWatch Leonard Kundel, DMD, of Stamford, CT, perform lip- and tongue-tie releases (frenectomy) using his LightScalpel CO2 laser. The labial- and lingual-frenectomies were performed on Hillary, his 41 year-old patient.
Watch the VideoDownload / Print PDF By Shelly Klein, MD What is a Tongue-Tie? Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a common abnormality from birth where the tissue under the tongue (lingual frenum) is
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