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Research Article
Diode laser versus conventional surgery for ankyloglossia: A case series comparison
1 Professor, Department of Periodontics, Iguaçu University, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2 Professor, Department of Oral Surgery, Iguaçu University, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3 Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Iguaçu University, Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Article ID: 100047D01CP2025
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Pereira CHS, Magro OO, Nunes VHT, de Uzeda MJPG, Brum SC. Diode laser versus conventional surgery for ankyloglossia: A case series comparison. Edorium J Dent 2025;12(2):1–8.ABSTRACT
Ankyloglossia is a condition in which the tongue cannot protrude beyond the lower incisor teeth due to the presence of abnormal shortened lingual frenulum. The present study evaluated post-surgical discomfort of and healing aspects in two different groups, including three patients diagnosed with ankyloglossia each. Individuals in group A underwent regular surgical procedure, while for patients in group B were treated by a diode laser device (Laser Tw Surgical, MMoptics, Brazil). The results demonstrate patients undergoing laser-assisted frenectomy reported that pain is significantly reduced when compared to patients undergoing conventional surgical frenectomy, both immediately after surgery and one week after the first week, also, better signs of wound healing was observed in group B. In addition, some advantages were reported by the operator during the procedure in laser-assisted group: absence of bleeding and, consequently, a clear operative field; no need to use sutures; no need to take painkillers or antibiotics after surgery and a shorter operation duration needed. Within the limits of the present study, it seems possible to state that laser frenectomy has a number of advantages over the conventional surgical method.
Keywords: Ankyloglossia, Frenectomy, Laser, Surgery
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Author Contributions
Carlos Henrique Sardenberg Pereira - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Otto de Oliveira Magro - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Vitor Hugo Torres Nunes - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Marcelo José Pinheir Guedes de Uzeda - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Sileno Correia Brum - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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