https://doi.org/10.4081/ltj.2022.296 Use of laser in oral frenectomies: a case report series PDF Vol. 29 No. 1 (2022) Published: 30 June 2022 Laser, Oral Surgery, Frenectomy, Orthodontics, Periodontics Abstract Views: 1235 PDF: 292 Publisher's note All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors and the reviewers. Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher. Authors Jean-Paul Rocca University Côte d’Azur, Micoralis Research Laboratory UPR7354, Nice, France. Nathalie Brulat-Bouchard Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Cote d’Azur, Nice, France. Christine Voha Pôle Odontologie, CHU Nice Saint Roch, Nice, France. Hèlène Raybaud Pôle Odontologie, CHU Nice Saint Roch, Nice, France. Caroline Bertrand Université de Bordeaux, UFR d’Odontologie, Bordeaux, France. Carlo Fornaini carlo@fornainident.it University Côte d’Azur, Micoralis Research Laboratory UPR7354, Nice, France; University of Parma, Department of Engineering and Architecture, Parma, Italy. Abstract The aim of these case report series concerns the use of laser technology in oral frenectomies, by discussing different methods as well as comparing different laser wavelengths and underlining the role of photobiomodulation in the healing process. Metrics Dimensions Altmetric PlumX Metrics Downloads Download data is not yet available. Citations References Barek S, Adam O, Motsch JF. Large band spectral analysis and harmful risks of dental turbines. Clin Oral Investig. 1999 Mar; 3(1): pp. 49-54. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10522193/ DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s007840050078 Giovannacci I, Meleti M, Merigo E, Mergoni G, Fornaini C, Manfredi M, Bonanini M, Vescovi P. 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