Laser-Assisted Lingual Frenectomy: A Case Report.
frenectomy
haemostasis
laser treatment
less pain
tongue-tie
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2024
Apr 2024
Historique:
received:
05
02
2024
accepted:
30
04
2024
medline:
3
6
2024
pubmed:
3
6
2024
entrez:
3
6
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
A lingual frenectomy is a surgical procedure aimed at addressing "tongue-tie" or ankyloglossia, where a strip of tissue restricting tongue movement is removed. Typically, this strip extends from the bottom of the mouth to the underside of the tongue. The procedure, often performed using a diode laser, offers several advantages including simplicity and safety for patients. It can significantly improve speech articulation and eating for individuals with ankyloglossia. This case report highlights the successful treatment of a female patient experiencing speech difficulties with diode laser therapy for tongue-tie.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38826594
doi: 10.7759/cureus.59412
pmc: PMC11139779
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e59412Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024, Dhadse et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.