scholarly journals Early lingual frenectomy assisted by CO2 laser helps prevention and treatment of functional alterations caused by ankyloglossia

2004 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
Renata Fiorotti ◽  
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Milene Bertolini ◽  
Jorge Nicola ◽  
Ester Nicola
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Speech Sounds ◽  
Outpatient Unit ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Lingual Frenum

Incorrectly produced speech sounds, the presence of dentofacial alterations and acquired functional adaptations may be due to a short and inadequate lingual frenum. When frenectomy is indicated, it should be performed as early as possible to prevent functional alterations. This study presents a literature review on correct lingual positioning in relation to orthodontic and phonetic function as well as an assessment of 15 patients who underwent frenectomy utilizing the carbon dioxide laser. The results demonstrated that this technique is safe, effective and perfect for use in young children and can be performed in an outpatient unit.

Onychoplasty with Carbon Dioxide Laser Matrixectomy for Treatment of Ingrown Toenails

2005 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Farley-Sakevich ◽  
John F. Grady ◽  
Emil Zager ◽  
Timothy M. Axe
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
Good Cosmesis ◽  
Ingrown Toenails ◽  
Methods Of Treatment ◽  
Co2 Laser Ablation ◽  
Return To Activity

Ingrown toenails are one of the most common pathologic conditions encountered in podiatric medical practice. Many methods of treatment for ingrown toenails have been used and studied, including chemical matrixectomies, surgical approaches, and CO2 laser ablation. This study is a retrospective review of a new technique that consists of resection of the involved nail matrix using a No. 15 blade and controlled cauterization using a CO2 laser. The technique was performed on 381 painful ingrown toenails, and all of the patients were followed up postoperatively for an average of 34 months. The results showed minimal pain, a low recurrence rate, rapid return to activity, and good cosmesis. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 95(2): 175–179, 2005)

Split face comparative study of microneedling with platelet rich plasma versus Fractional carbon dioxide laser with platelet rich plasma in treatment of atrophic post acne scars

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abd Elnaeem Sallam ◽  
Khaled El Zawahry ◽  
Abdul Rahman Muhammed Ali Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Fractional Co2 Laser ◽  
Acne Scars ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Face ◽  
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser

Abstract Background Acne scars, is a challenge for dermatologists, despite having multiple treatment modalities like microneedling, dermabrasion, Fractional CO2 Laser, dermal fillers, etc. However, monotherapy has been hardly satisfactory because of the polymorphism seen with the scars. Objective Comparison between microneedling with platelet rich plasma versus Fractional carbon dioxide laser with platelet rich plasma in treatment of atrophic post acne scars. Patients and methods This study was carried out in department of dermatology, venereology and andrology, in Kobry El-Kobba Military complex during the period (from September 2018 to July 2020 ) on 20 patients of both sexes aged from 20 to 60 years old presenting with Goodman and Baron Grade II, III, IV acne scars . Results The study revealed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.017) between Goodman and Baron scar grades on the right side of the face before and after treatment indicating that microneedling with platelet rich plasma was effective in improving acne scars. Also, there is a statistically significant difference (p = 0.010) between Goodman and Baron scar grades on the left side of the face before and after treatment, indicating that fractional CO2 laser with platelet rich plasma was effective in improving acne scars. Conclusion and recommendation Further controlled and randomized studies are needed to validate our findings in a larger cohort of patients and longer follow up. Also, number of sessions might be more than 3 sessions.

scholarly journals Managing Benign and Malignant Oral Lesions with Carbon Dioxide Laser: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes for Outpatient Surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. e69-e75
Author(s):  
Alberto Maria Saibene ◽  
Cecilia Rosso ◽  
Paolo Castellarin ◽  
Federica Vultaggio ◽  
Carlotta Pipolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Laser Surgery ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Outpatient Surgery ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Oral Lesions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Malignant Lesions

Purpose Because of its affinity for water-based tissues, carbon dioxide (CO2) laser has become an instrument of choice for treating oral mucosa conditions, ranging from inflammatory to malignant lesions. The aim of this work is to systematically evaluate the outcomes of laser surgery over a wide range of lesions, while providing a solid and reproducible protocol for CO2 laser surgery in the outpatient management of oral lesion. Methods Seventy-eight patients underwent 92 laser outpatient procedures for treatment of a wide range of benign and malignant lesions. We performed 60 removals, 11 exeretic biopsies, 15 vaporizations, and 3 vaporization/removal combined. We analyzed laser parameters applied for each technique and provided a systematic evaluation of surgical results. Results No problems occurred intraoperatively in any of the patients. Five patients complained marginal pain, while 3 patients had postsurgery bleeding. All treatments were successful, with the notable exception of 3 relapsing verrucous proliferative leukoplakias and an infiltrating squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue requiring radicalization. We did not record any adverse reactions to drugs or lesions due to laser action. Concordance between clinical diagnosis and pathology results was at 94.8%. Conclusions Our data indicate that CO2 laser is a solid choice for outpatient treatment of oral lesions. This technique grants painless and almost bloodless treatment, with negligible recurrence rates. Providing a solid reference for laser settings and operative techniques could provide a foundation for further exploring this tool while offering the basis for a positive comparison between different surgical techniques and options.

scholarly journals Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Epiglottis Excised with a Carbon Dioxide Laser: Case Report and Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (8) ◽  
pp. E31-E33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blake Raggio ◽  
Neil Chheda
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Adjuvant Therapy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor ◽  
Benign Neoplasm ◽  
First Case ◽  
Laser Excision

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a benign neoplasm of intermediate biologic potential. It rarely occurs in the larynx, and it has not been previously reported in the epiglottis. We treated a 66-year-old woman who presented with progressive dysphonia and a mass on her suprahyoid epiglottis. The tumor was completely excised with a CO2 laser; no adjuvant therapy was administered. Histopathology revealed that the mass was an IMT. No evidence of recurrence was noted after 6 months of follow-up. We present what we believe is the first case of an epiglottic IMT to be reported in the literature, and we propose CO2 laser excision without adjuvant therapy as an acceptable treatment.

scholarly journals Improvement of Microstomia in Scleroderma after Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imane Bennani ◽  
Raphael Lopez ◽  
Delphine Bonnet ◽  
Gregoire Prevot ◽  
Arnaud Constantin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Global Evaluation ◽  
Pulsed Co2 Laser ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

Limited mouth opening (LMO) is a frequent complication of systemic sclerosis (SS). Its management is complex and there are limited treatment options. We report four patients with SS and severe LMO [interincisal distance (IID) <30 mm] treated with pulsed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. Pulsed CO2 laser treatment of the white lips was performed after all patients had signed a written informed consent in the absence of alternative treatment. Treatment was carried out under locoregional anaesthesia using a Sharplan 30C CO2 laser in the Silk Touch® resurfacing mode. One to three laser sessions were performed at intervals of 8-12 months between sessions. Assessments were performed at 3 and 12 months with measurement of the IID using a ruler, calculation of the Mouth Handicap in Systemic Sclerosis (MHISS) scale and global evaluation by the patients. Adverse events were also reported. In all four patients, an improvement in IID occurred 3 months after the first session with a mean gain of +5 mm (range: 2-7). At 12 months, a mean gain of +8.5 mm (range: 7-10) in IID was observed. The MHISS score decreased by a mean of -14 (range: 11-17). All patients showed improvement of lip flexibility or mouth opening, allowing better phonation and mastication and easier dental care. Adverse effects were transient erythema and/or dyschromia. CO2 laser appears to be effective and well tolerated in the improvement of LMO in SS.

Nodular Amyloidosis: Case Report and Literature Review

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh S. Kakani ◽  
Amy E. Goldstein ◽  
Irina Meisher ◽  
Cindy Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Systemic Amyloidosis ◽  
Nasal Ala ◽  
Surrounding Skin

Background: Amyloidosis refers to a group of depositional diseases that are classified into two main types: systemic and localized. Large nodules of localized cutaneous amyloidosis of the nasal ala and surrounding skin are rare and the treatment is often unsatisfactory. Objective: We report a case of rapidly enlarging, localized, nodular cutaneous amyloidosis of the nose and the surrounding skin with a brief review of the current literature regarding treatment of this rare disease. Conclusion: Nodular amyloidosis can be treated successfully with cold steel excision in combination with carbon dioxide laser. Close followup of these patients is warranted, as nodular amyloidosis may be the precursor to systemic amyloidosis.

Effects of 10,600 nm Carbon Dioxide Laser on Remineralizing Caries: A Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Luk ◽  
Irene Shuping Zhao ◽  
Ollie Yiru Yu ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Norbert Gutknecht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser
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