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by Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys First described in 2016, the LightScalpel Functional Releases include the following steps:1-4 Pre-surgical Oro-Myofunctional Therapy (OMT); LightScalpel laser release, combined with the intra-operative […]
LightScalpel Functional Frenectomies and Frenuloplasties: A Partial Literature Review Read More »
Martin Kaplan, DMD, and Peter Vitruk, PhD Why 10,600 nm CO2 Laser? Soft tissue surgical lasers have many advantages over traditional scalpel surgery, cryosurgery and electrosurgery. However, not all lasers
LightScalpel 10,600 nm CO2 Laser Procedures in Pediatric Patients Read More »
Editor’s intro: Dr. Steven Olmos shows a case study where rhinomanometry measurements and airflow-related treatment led to improvement of TMJ function. by Steven Olmos, DDS, DABCP, DABCDSM, DABDSM, DAIPM, FAAOP, FAACP, FICCMO,
Rhinomanometry-Measuring Nasal Flowrate to Improve TMJ Function Read More »
by Melissa Mugno, OMT, RDH, and Tara Erson, DMD Frenum Release Methods Frenum release may be performed with a scalpel, scissors, electrocautery or lasers. Procedure performed with a scalpel or
A Team Approach to Functional Laser Frenuloplasty and Optimal Orofacial Function Read More »
Do dental laser education and proficiency certifications fail patients’ and dentists’ expectations across the globe? by Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys In the summer of 2018, when traveling with the
Hot Glass Tip Diode Frenectomies ARE NOT Laser Frenectomies Read More »
by Cara Riek, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, IBCLC, DABLS; Stevanie Bahnerth, DC; and Peter Vitruk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys The goal of frenectomy is to release the restricted frena (i.e., Tethered Oral
by Richard Baxter, DMD, MS, DABLS A tongue-tie is a thick, tight, or short string of tissue under the tongue that restricts the tongue’s movement and causes a functional issue.
By Ronald S. Prehn, ThM, DDS Patient: Matthew is a 17-yr. old male with OSA and CPAP intolerant due to Cerebral Palsy (CP). He is a special kid who is
