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.
ContinueBy: 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.
ContinueBy: Vitruk, Peter and Levine, Robert | Published: 2016 in Inside Dentistry
This article compares and contrasts the differences in hemostasis and coagulation of erbium, carbon dioxide, and diode (hot-tip) dental lasers.
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