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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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For those in the market for a dental laser but don’t know where to start, we recommend reading the American Dental Association’s technical report titled “Guide to Dental Lasers and
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By: Kaplan, Martin and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2020 in Dental Sleep Practice
The many uses for a soft tissue CO2 laser in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, such as gingivectomies, frenectomies, exposure of impacted teeth, and others, feature minimal blood loss and reduced discomfort for the patients.
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In this interview Richard Baxter, DMD, the creator of the Tongue-Tied Academy, discusses why he prefers to perform tongue-tie releases with a LightScalpel CO2 laser versus hot-tip diodes. About Dr.
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LightScalpel, LLC, is happy to announce it has received its medical device clearance from Australia and is now taking orders on its laser systems and accessories.
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By: Mugno, Melissa and Erson, Tara | Published: 2019 in Dental Sleep Practice
The functional laser frenuloplasty consists of the following three equally important parts: methodical pre-frenuloplasty OMT, CO2 laser release with the frequent assessment of the tongue mobility and the presence of tension, and methodical post–frenuloplasty OMT.
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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
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By: Riek, Cara, Bahnerth, Stevanie, and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2019 in Dental Sleep Practice
This 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.
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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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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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By: Riek, Cara and Vitruk, Peter | Published: 2018 in Dental Sleep Practice
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.
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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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