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Tethered Oral Tissues
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Perform blood-free, suture-free frenectomies with minimal postoperative discomfort and remarkably rapid healing.
Releasing tethered oral tissues (TOTs) as early as possible can have sweeping effects on a patient’s health. TOTs can negatively impact breast feeding and swallowing, as well as facial, airway, dental, and speech development. Solea enables efficient and effective frenectomies on even the youngest of patients, often without the need for local anesthetic.
“I see patients from around the world because parents do not want to put their children through the ordeal of general anesthesia or the post-operative discomfort associated with traditional methods. Whether it is for infants who can’t breastfeed or older children with speech problems, Solea has allowed me to do frenectomies gently in my office without anesthesia, bleeding or discomfort, providing a better experience for both the children and their parents. ”
Lawrence Kotlow, DDS, PC
Explore The Case Studies
Lingual And Maxillary Frenectomy
The 10-week-old male patient presented with a Class III maxillary lip tie and a Class III tongue tie. He was referred to the practice by a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for inability to achieve a proper latch on the breast. An anesthetic- , blood- and suture-free lingual and maxillary labial frenectomies were performed using Solea.
Explore The Case Studies
Infant Lingual and Maxillary Frenectomies
The patient, a 10-week-old male infant, presented with a Class III maxillary lip tie and a Class III tongue tie. He was referred to the practice by a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for inability to achieve a proper latch on the breast.
Gingivectomy and Maxillary Frenectomy
A 13-year-old female, who has been a patient of the practice since she was 2 years old, presented for her surgical appointment. The patient was unhappy with the appearance of her smile after the orthodontic treatment.
Video Library
Additional Resources
Successful Frenectomies Utilizing Solea Improve Pediatric Dentistry
At Dr. Lawrence Kotlow’s Albany, New York dental practice, families are traveling from near and far for treatment for their children.
Surgery on a newborn? CO2 laser makes in-office lingual frenectomy easy for general dentist to perform
In this case study, Dr. Joshua Weintraub describes the lingual frenectomy procedure he did to reverse an extensive tongue-tie on an eight-day-old infant.
Laser technology insights: The perfect laser wavelength for frenectomies
Laser dentistry is a win-win for Dr. Jared Poplin and his patients. By using a laser to treat tethered oral tissues, he is helping create a new generation of patients who don’t fear the dentist.