Diode laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty using palisade technique

Laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty in sleep disordered breathing.

Laser-Assisted Frenectomy Using 980nm Diode Laser

A frenum is a fold of tissue or muscle connecting the lips, cheek or tongue to the jawbone. Their high attachment may cause orthodontic problem (Central diastima), prosthodontic problems (Poor retention of denture), periodontic problems (gingival recession and inflammation) and speech problem (tongue tied in ligual frenum). A frenectomy is the removal of one of these folds of tissue and it is a...

Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty for snoring: does it meet the expectations?

The high prevalence of habitual snoring (35% of the general population) and the increasing demand for an effective treatment have led, in the last decade, to the generalisation of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP). However, acceptable studies on its effectiveness are lacking. The present randomised, placebo-controlled study included 25 nonapnoeic and mild obstructive sleep apnoea snorers ...

Diode Laser Ear Piercing: A Novel Technique

Earlobe piercing is a common office room procedure done by a plastic surgeon. Various methods of ear piercing have been described. In this article, we describe a novel method of laser ear piercing using the diode laser. An 18-year-old female patient underwent an ear piercing using a diode laser with a power of 2.0 W in continuous mode after topical local anaesthetic and pre-cooling. The diode l...

Unpredictable results of laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea.

BACKGROUND Laser assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) is increasingly offered for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), although there is a lack of objective data to support its indications and efficacy. A study was undertaken to determine the treatment response to LAUP. METHODS Overnight polysomnography was performed before and at least three months after surgery in 44 consecutive pa...