Advanced Technology for Oral Surgery Pecision

LightScalpel® CO2 Laser

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The LightScalpel® CO2 laser is a device that produces a concentrated beam of light. The highly focused CO2 laser beam vaporizes, cleanly and precisely, while sealing blood vessels at the same time. Years of experience in medicine and oral surgery went into the design of the LightScalpel laser, which was made to provide superior care for patients.

A laser can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. Dr. Young will be able to tell you if you are a candidate for laser surgery. Call today to schedule a Consult: Oral Surgery Office of Dr. Steven Young in Johnston RI Phone Number 401-273-7802. You may also use our Appointment Request form.

Traditional surgery with a scalpel or scissors can bruise or crush tissue. When we use the LightScalpel CO2 laser, only an intense beam of laser light interacts with the tissue. There is no mechanical trauma to the tissue and the coagulation zone is very narrow (as little as 50 microns – almost the width of a human hair).

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The CO2 laser has the unique ability to vaporize or ‘erase’ tissue. The CO2 laser can be used to make incisions, as well as to remove unhealthy tissue. Our laser is so precise that it can selectively remove only a few cells at a time if needed. At the same time, it is powerful enough to de-bulk the largest of tumors.

When used according to accepted guidelines by a trained practitioner, the laser is as safe as other instruments. You will wear special protective glasses, just as you would protect your eyes from sun exposure.

Our oral surgery practice uses a medical-grade air purification system: Surgically Clean Air, which uses a 6-stage filtration system that filters particulates and allergens out of the air and kills bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi. These filters meet the guidelines (ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007) for general surgery applications.


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The first step towards a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment with Steven H. Young, DDS, OMS, LLC. Please contact our Johnston office by phone at 401-273-7802 or complete the appointment request form below. Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to confirm your appointment. If you are an existing patient, this contact form should not be utilized for communicating private health information.
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