Aerosols, viruses and laser plume management for LightScalpel, VetScalpel, Aesculight and Luxar surgical CO2 lasers
ANSI Z136.3 Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care () defines laser plume as one of the non-beam laser hazards since it contains viral, bacterial, and other cellular and aerosolized particulates. ANSI Z136.3 Standard also specifies safety measures to mitigate the laser plume hazards, i.e. the mandatory use of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) device equipped with a proper filter (with ANSI Z136.
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Comparison of the Influence of CO2-laser and Scalpel Skin Incisions on the Surgical Wound Healing Process
Article Review:
By L. Miguel Carreira and Pedro Azevedo Published in the , Volume 1, Issue 3, 2016 -
This study evaluates the influence of CO2 laser and scalpel skin incisions on the surgical wound healing process.
The Laser
The CO2 laser model 1507 (manufactured by LightScalpel, LLC, Bothell, WA). The Aesculight model AE-1507 is functionally similar to LightScalpel LS-1005 and LS-2010 laser systems with identical SuperPulse peak power, pulse energy, pulse timing, and spot size specifications.
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Comparing Diode, Erbium, and CO2 Soft-Tissue Dental Lasers
Overview of Dental Diode, Erbium, and Carbon Dioxide Lasers in Soft-Tissue Dental Surgery
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The ADA Compares Erbium and CO2 Lasers For Use in Soft Tissue Dentistry
According to , “for erbium laser wavelengths, optical absorption and coagulation depths are significantly smaller than gingival blood vessel diameters.
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Breathe and Thrive 2022 Symposium – Speaker Line Up Announcement
Register to learn about surgical lasers with a focus on airways disorders treatments from leaders and pioneers at the ALSC’ 5th Annual Symposium!! The 2022 Symposium will be held February 11-13, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Hands-on laser labs will be available throughout the Symposium to practice surgical laser techniques and simulated procedures.
Finding the Best Frenectomy Tool
Fifteen laser frenectomy providers from USA, Canada, and Europe compare their experiences using the LightScalpel CO2 laser vs scissors, electrocautery, and other surgical laser systems such as diode, erbium, and other CO2 laser brands. During the interviews, watch video clips of LightScalpel CO2 laser frenectomy procedures including tongue-tie, lip-tie, and buccal-tie releases.
Top Ten Myths About CO2 Dental and Surgical Lasers Used For Frenectomies
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Article in review:by Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys
Dent Sleep Practice. Spring 2018:32-38.
LightScalpel CO2 Dental Laser
Myth #1: The CO2 laser is too powerful for dentistry or surgery.
The electromagnetic spectrum illustrates that the CO2 laser wavelength (10.6 micrometers) actually carries less energy per quant than any of the other wavelengths used in dentistry.
Dr. Gunsaulis – Switching from diode to LightScalpel laser frenectomy
, who recently purchased a LightScalpel CO2 laser for , shares her story about switching from a diode to the LightScalpel CO2 laser.
“Amazing experience my first week with LightScalpel, my infant patients are much more comfortable during frenectomies and post operatively. I’m even getting feedback from a few lactation consults who are amazed at the recovery process because they are seeing less pain as opposed to frenectomy completed in the past with my .
Raymond J. Tseng, DDS, PhD, FAAPD, on LightScalpel Laser Frenectomies
Pediatric dentist Raymond J. Tseng, DDS, PhD, FAAPD, of , discusses the LightScalpel CO2 laser, tongue-ties, and the procedure.
Topics include the following:
What is a frenectomy, its symptoms, and when and how to seek help?
Why is the CO2 laser better than a diode?
Why do we need a LightScalpel laser?
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Dr. Brynn Leroux’s laser frenectomy and with new LightScalpel laser
Robert Delarosa, DDS, and Brynn Leroux, DDS, with their new LightScalpel laser system.
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. Today, Drs. Robert Delarosa, Bradley Comeaux, Paige Sigsworth and Brynn Leroux with added the LightScalpel CO2 laser to their technology offerings.