Aim: Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly characterized by a short lingual frenulum that may contribute to feeding, speech and mechanical problems. The purpose of this study is to compare the advantages of laser vis-à-vis conventional frenectomy in both intra- and post-surgical phases. Methods: This study took into consideration two patients, who were respectively 9 and 10-year-old. The first one underwent a common surgical procedure. A Nd:Yap laser device with a micropulsed wavelength of 1340 nm and power of 8 watts was used for the second. The postsurgical discomfort and healing characteristics were evaluated. Results: The results indicated that the Nd:Yap laser has the following advantages when compared to the conventional frenectomy: 1) soft tissue cutting was efficient, with no bleeding, giving a clear operative field; 2) there was no need to use sutures; 3) the surgery was less time-consuming; 4) there was no postsurgical infection and no need for analgesics or antibiotics; 5) wound contraction and scarring were decreased or eliminated; 6) despite the initial slowness of the healing process, the complete and final recovery was faster. Conclusion: Considering the above elements, it is possible to assert that the laser frenectomy has a series of unquestionable advantages if compared to the conventional surgical technique.

Lingual frenectomy: a comparison between the conventional surgical and laser procedure / De Santis, D; Gerosa, R; Graziani, Pf; Zanotti, G; Rossini, N; Castellani, R; Bissolotti, G; Chiarini, Luigi; Nocini, Pf; Bertossi, D.. - In: MINERVA STOMATOLOGICA. - ISSN 0026-4970. - STAMPA. - 62:8(2013), pp. 45-53.

Lingual frenectomy: a comparison between the conventional surgical and laser procedure.

CHIARINI, Luigi;
2013

Abstract

Aim: Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly characterized by a short lingual frenulum that may contribute to feeding, speech and mechanical problems. The purpose of this study is to compare the advantages of laser vis-à-vis conventional frenectomy in both intra- and post-surgical phases. Methods: This study took into consideration two patients, who were respectively 9 and 10-year-old. The first one underwent a common surgical procedure. A Nd:Yap laser device with a micropulsed wavelength of 1340 nm and power of 8 watts was used for the second. The postsurgical discomfort and healing characteristics were evaluated. Results: The results indicated that the Nd:Yap laser has the following advantages when compared to the conventional frenectomy: 1) soft tissue cutting was efficient, with no bleeding, giving a clear operative field; 2) there was no need to use sutures; 3) the surgery was less time-consuming; 4) there was no postsurgical infection and no need for analgesics or antibiotics; 5) wound contraction and scarring were decreased or eliminated; 6) despite the initial slowness of the healing process, the complete and final recovery was faster. Conclusion: Considering the above elements, it is possible to assert that the laser frenectomy has a series of unquestionable advantages if compared to the conventional surgical technique.
2013
62
8
45
53
Lingual frenectomy: a comparison between the conventional surgical and laser procedure / De Santis, D; Gerosa, R; Graziani, Pf; Zanotti, G; Rossini, N; Castellani, R; Bissolotti, G; Chiarini, Luigi; Nocini, Pf; Bertossi, D.. - In: MINERVA STOMATOLOGICA. - ISSN 0026-4970. - STAMPA. - 62:8(2013), pp. 45-53.
De Santis, D; Gerosa, R; Graziani, Pf; Zanotti, G; Rossini, N; Castellani, R; Bissolotti, G; Chiarini, Luigi; Nocini, Pf; Bertossi, D.
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