Significant Bleeding Event Secondary To Maxillary Labial Frenectomy

Maxillary frenectomies are invasive surgical procedures that are increasingly being performed in dental clinics to address functional and esthetic concerns. The purpose of this case report is to describe a 16-month-old boy who presented with oral bleeding lasting over 12 hours following a laser maxillary labial frenectomy, which eventually led to a diagnosis of severe hemophilia A. This case highlights the importance of thorough patient assessment, including the need to rule out systemic conditions, such as coagulopathies, prior to frenectomies. This report also raises concerns about the number of frenectomies being performed despite insufficient evidence to support their routine use.