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
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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
Initiating a diode laser tip with articulating paper
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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Latest in Laser Procedures
Use of the LightScalpel CO2 Laser to Treat Periimplantitis of the Apical One-Half of an Implant
By David E. Stall, D.M.D.
Following the Patient’s First Year of Treatment
This case report follows a patient over their first year of treatment. The patient is a 69-year-old male who presented to our office. His chief complaint was that he had many broken teeth and wanted implants.
After a thorough dental and medical evaluation, including a complete set of x-rays and CBCT, a plan was developed for him.
Dr. Dina Chehab Performs Successful Lip Tie Release with LightScalpel CO2 Laser, Showcasing Excellent Healing Results
Dr. Dina Chehab performed a lip tie release using a LightScalpel CO2 laser to correct a congenital lip tie. If left untreated, a lip tie can lead to problems with breastfeeding in infancy, speech, orthodontic issues, and periodontal problems such as gum recession. The patient, in this case, was a 9-year-old child receiving collaborative care with orthodontic treatment.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Buccal-Ties
The buccal frenum, a band of connective tissue inside the mouth, has been a subject of increasing interest among healthcare professionals. When overly restrictive, this tissue can lead to a range of issues, from breastfeeding difficulties in infants to speech and eating challenges, as well as difficulty brushing, gingival recession, and even trouble with dentures in older individuals.
The Tongue Tie Tribe Featured in People.com Article
Breastfeeding is an essential aspect of a newborn's health and development. However, it can be challenging for some mothers, especially if their baby has tongue, cheek, or lip ties. These ties are caused by a condition called oral tethering, where the tissues under the tongue, cheeks, or lips are too tight, causing difficulty in breastfeeding and other oral functions.
Tongue Tie Fascia Release with LightScalpel Laser – UPDATE
Dr. Dina Chehab used her LightScalpel CO2 laser to release a tongue tie with no bleeding and virtually no damage to surrounding tissues. The wound was left to heal by secondary intention. Here are the photos of this frenectomy immediately before, immediately after, 1-week after, and 1-month after the procedure.
Figure 1: Immediate pre-op
Figure 2: Immediate post-op
Figure 3: 1-week post-op
Figure 4: 1-month post-op
At the 1-month follow-up, the mother of the patient reports her daughter is no longer “fidgeting” and “restless.
Lip Fibroma Laser Treatment
Dr. Martin Kaplan's patient, a 75-year-old female came to him with a small tumor on her lower lip. Dr. Kaplan diagnosed it as a fibroma and recommended it to be excised and biopsied. He used a LightScalpel CO2 laser to easily and bloodlessly excise the tissue. The excised tissue was then sent to a Pathologist for a histologic examination.