Maxillary frenectomy using a carbon dioxide laser in a pediatric patient: a case report

Dental lasers contribute significantly to the field of cosmetic dentistry, providing an invaluable resource for clinicians who perform different types of esthetic procedures. An increasing number of general dentists are using the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser for surgical procedures. However, the literature about using a CO2 laser to perform oral soft tissue ablation in the pediatric patient is limited. This case report presents a successful case of a maxillary labial frenectomy in a pediatric patient using a CO2 laser.