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Gingivectomy, Gingivoplasty and Papillectomy with the Sapphire Portable Diode Laser:
Tip: Initiated
Mode: Continuous Wave
Power: 1.0 W
Anesthesia: Local, as required
Technique: Contact
1. Using a periodontal probe, record the depth of the pocket to be treated and evaluate its condition, either acute or chronically inflamed.
2. If there is no apparent exudate present, use the periodontal probe to define the height of contour that is to be establish.
3. With the patient anesthetized, carefully place a stick mark along the facial aspect of the gingiva to create a reference for the incision path.
4. With the Fiber Optic Tip angled slightly toward the occlusal or incisal, remove the diseased tissue down to the previously marked incision line.
5. If necessary to achieve desired results, increase power level but always use the lowest amount of power necessary to reach the treatment objectives and avoid charring tissue.
6. Taper and festoon the crestal gingiva as needed and then quickly remove the diseased epithelium and restore anatomical contour.
Note: Remember to avoid touching the root whenever possible and
move quickly while near the bone or root.
7. Flush the pocket using a warm saline solution or hydrogen peroxide.
8. Record power settings used and treatment times in the patient’s chart.
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