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[Lingual frenectomy with ND:YAG laser. case report]
Adriana Pares Perfetti1, Natacha Valentina Guada Melet1, José Alberto Castillo Páez2
1Facultad de Odontologia, Departamento de Prostodoncia y Oclusion de la Universidad de Carabobo. Valencia, Venezuela. adrianaparesp@gmail.com, natachaguada@hotmail.com Universidad de Carabobo Facultad de Odontologia Departamento de Prostodoncia y Oclusion Universidad de Carabobo Valencia Venezuela adrianaparesp@gmail.com natachaguada@hotmail.com.
Ankyloglossia, a congenital condition, can be treated with frenectomy. Laser technology offers a less painful, faster healing alternative for tongue-tie release surgery.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Laser Applications
Background:
- Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is a congenital condition affecting tongue mobility.
- The standard treatment is frenectomy, surgically releasing the lingual frenulum.
- Functional limitations include difficulties with sucking, speech, and eating.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old patient presented with severe ankyloglossia.
- Lingual frenectomy was indicated as the treatment of choice.
- A contact Nd:YAG laser was utilized for the surgical procedure.
Findings:
- The laser frenectomy resulted in minimal pain and bleeding.
- No sutures were required post-operatively.
- The patient experienced significant improvement in tongue mobility.
Implications:
- Laser-assisted frenectomy presents a minimally invasive and effective treatment for ankyloglossia.
- This technique offers reduced patient discomfort and faster recovery times.
- It highlights the benefits of advanced laser technology in pediatric oral surgery.
