Lesson 1Parameter Selection an' Settings: Continuous vs Pulsed Mode, Suggested Power Ranges fi Excision, Duty Cycle, Tip Activation an' CalibrationDis section cover diode laser parameter selection, contrastin' continuous an' pulsed modes, definin' safe power ranges, duty cycle implications, an' practical methods fi tip activation, calibration, an' test firin' to achieve efficient cuttin' wid minimal thermal damage.
Continuous versus pulsed mode indicationsRecommended power ranges fi excisionDuty cycle effects on tissue interactionFiber tip initiation an' maintenanceCalibration, test firin', an' safety checksLesson 2Comparison to Scalpel Excision: Bleedin' Control, Operative Time, Postop Pain, Healin' Quality, an' Histologic Artifact ImplicationsDis section compare diode laser excision wid scalpel surgery, addressin' intraoperative bleedin', operative time, postoperative pain, healin' quality, an' potential histologic artifacts dat may influence diagnostic accuracy an' reportin', yuh zeet.
Bleedin' control an' field visibilityOperative time an' efficiencyPostoperative pain an' analgesic needsHealin' patterns an' scar formationHistologic artifact an' margin assessmentLesson 3Risks, Complications an' Mitigation: Delayed Healin', Thermal Necrosis, Scarrin', Nerve Damage an' Dem PreventionDis section analyze risks an' complications of diode soft tissue surgery, such as delayed healin', thermal necrosis, scarrin', nerve injury, an' infection, an' present preventive strategies, early recognition signs, an' evidence-based management protocols.
Mechanisms of thermal tissue damageRecognizin' delayed healin' patternsPreventin' an' managin' scarrin'Avoidin' an' managin' nerve injuryInfection control an' wound careLesson 4Specimen Handlin' an' When to Send fi Histopathology After Laser ExcisionDis section explain how to manage tissue specimens after diode excision, includin' handlin' to minimize thermal artifact, fixation protocols, labelin', completion of pathology forms, an' criteria fi always sendin' samples fi histopathologic evaluation.
When to submit tissue fi histologyMinimizin' laser-induced artifactFixation, containers, an' labelin'Completing pathology request formsCommunicatin' findin' to patientsLesson 5Laser Selection Rationale: Why Diode (810–980 nm) fi Soft Tissue Excision — Absorption by Hemoglobin an' Melanin, Hemostasis BenefitsDis section explain why diode lasers in di 810–980 nm range are preferred fi many soft tissue procedures, emphasizin' absorption by hemoglobin an' melanin, hemostasis, reduced bleedin', an' practical selection among available diode units.
Optical absorption in hemoglobin an' melaninHemostatic advantages over scalpelClinical indications favorin' diode useSelectin' wavelength an' fiber sizeLimitations compared wid other lasersLesson 6Patient Assessment: Medical History, Medications (Anticoagulants, Photosensitizers), Lesion Evaluation an' Differential DiagnosisDis section detail comprehensive preoperative assessment, includin' medical history, medication review fi anticoagulants an' photosensitizers, lesion description, differential diagnosis, an' documentation to justify diode laser use or referral.
Targeted medical an' dental historyReviewin' anticoagulants an' photosensitizersExtraoral an' intraoral lesion mappin'Formulatin' a differential diagnosisCriteria fi referral before surgeryLesson 7Preoperative Preparation an' Informed Consent Specifics fi Laser Soft Tissue ProceduresDis section focus on preoperative preparation, includin' patient education, specific informed consent elements fi laser use, pre-op photographs, antisepsis, an' verification of laser safety measures an' emergency readiness in di operatory.
Explaining laser benefits an' limitationsDocumentin' laser-specific consent itemsPreoperative photography an' chartin'Oral rinses an' field antisepsisVerifying laser safety an' eyewearLesson 8Indications an' Case Selection: Benign Mucosal Lesions Suitable fi Diode Excision an' Contra-Indicated Lesions Requirin' Biopsy or ReferralDis section guide case selection fi diode excision, detailin' benign mucosal lesions appropriate fi laser removal, clinical red flags dat mandate biopsy or referral, an' documentation needed to support safe, defensible treatment decisions.
Benign lesions suitable fi diode excisionLesion features requirin' urgent referralWhen incisional biopsy is preferredPhotographic an' chart documentationCommunicatin' options an' limitationsLesson 9Immediate Postoperative Management: Wound Care, Analgesia, Topical Agents, Follow-Up ScheduleDis section explain structured postoperative care after diode laser surgery, includin' wound hygiene, analgesic regimens, topical agents, dietary advice, an' evidence-based follow-up intervals to support uneventful healin' an' patient comfort.
Postoperative wound hygiene instructionsSystemic an' local analgesia protocolsUse of topical gels, rinses, an' dressingsDiet, activity, an' oral habit restrictionsFollow-up visit timin' an' documentationLesson 10Anesthesia Plannin': Local Anesthetic Choices an' Techniques, Epinephrine Considerations, Managin' Patients on AnticoagulantsDis section review anesthesia plannin' fi diode soft tissue surgery, includin' choice of local anesthetic, epinephrine use fi hemostasis, injection techniques, an' risk assessment an' modification fi patients takin' anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications.
Selectin' local anesthetic agentsEpinephrine benefits an' contraindicationsInfiltration an' nerve block techniquesAssessin' anticoagulant an' antiplatelet riskCoordinatin' wid physicians when neededLesson 11Step-by-Step Operative Technique: Tissue Markin', Incision/Excision Technique wid Contact Fiber, Lateral Sweepin', Depth Control, Hemostatic StrategiesDis section present a stepwise diode excision protocol, coverin' lesion markin', fiber orientation, incision an' lateral sweepin' techniques, depth an' margin control, hemostatic maneuvers, an' intraoperative adjustments to maintain safety an' precision.
Preoperative markin' an' isolationFiber angulation an' contact techniqueIncision patterns an' sweepin' motionDepth control an' margin managementIntraoperative hemostatic strategies