Frenectomy-Gingivoplasty - Laser Dentistry Forum

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March 30, 2006 at 12:15 am #2753 Reply

Benchwmer
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Fifteen year old female post-Ortho

Treatment will consist of gingival recountouting and a Maxillary frenectomy.
Laser parameters 3.5W 20 Hz 100usec for gingivoplasty and initial dissection of frenum fibers at gingival crest
3.5W 50Hz 100usec for hot tip affect to remove remainder of frenum and fibers

Immediate post-lase view

No post-op pain. Returned at 2 weeks for post-op

2 week photo

three week photo, immediately after laser bleaching of Maxillary teeth.
Used Nd:YAG 4.0W 20Hz 100usec defocused as heat source, w/ Shofu Hi-Lite
Jeff

March 30, 2006 at 1:42 am #5732 Reply

Glenn van As
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Great result Jeff and I think these cases are perfect for a little nip and tuck with whatever soft tissue laser you have.
Beautiful result and no osseous needed.

I dont think that you can do what you did with either a bur, electrosurge or a scalpel..

Nicely done my friend………

CLAP CLAP CLAP

Glenn

April 16, 2006 at 6:36 pm #5728 Reply

mkatz
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I agree that it is a nice result… and it can be done easily with a scalpel. Don’t underestimate the power of “old” standby tools.

April 17, 2006 at 12:15 pm #5729 Reply

Benchwmer
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I haven’t picked up a scalpel for a gingival surgery since 1999.
Why would I?
Increased patient comfort, increased rate of healing, less anesthetic, no sutures, less chairtime, bloodless.
Patients go to soccer practice right after surgery. No pain killers needed. Parents sit in the operatory and watch if they want. Quick, clean, fast. Wonderful technology and service for my patients.
Jeff

May 26, 2006 at 6:33 pm #5730 Reply

Benchwmer
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Three month follow-up photos, after frenectomy, gingivoplasty, tooth whitening.

Jeff

May 27, 2006 at 6:07 pm #5733 Reply

Robert Gregg DDS
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Very nice Jeff.

Beautiful results!

Bob

February 11, 2009 at 5:38 am #5734 Reply

vmarino
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Jeff, I am new to Periolase. I was just referred a patient for bleaching/whitening.
Can you please give me the details of the procedure or refer me to a source?
Thanks
Val

February 17, 2009 at 4:35 am #5731 Reply

Benchwmer
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Val,
I usually use 30 minute tray bleaching (Colgate).
For a single tooth or special case, I use rubber dam, a mixed gel or powder/liquid inoffice whitening (Shofu)
Use NdYAG defocused as the heat source , 3 times.
Takes too long for everyday full mouth bleaching.
Jeff
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