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Diode Laser Frenectomy as a Safe and Effective Surgical Option for Lingual Ankyloglossia: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A high-power diode laser (808 nm) is a potentially cost-effective, effective, and safe option for lingual frenectomies. An eight-year-old female patient with mild difficulty in articulating some phonemes, Angle class III malocclusion with maxillary atresia, and bilateral anterior and posterior crossbite was indicated for diode laser frenectomy. The procedure was performed with the following parameters: λ = 808 nm (±20 nm), 1.5 W, in continuous mode. Energy delivery utilized a 300 μm-diameter quartz fiber maintained in contact with the irradiated tissue. A four-year follow-up revealed the preservation of tongue anatomy functionality, restored in conjunction with speech therapy. A high-power diode laser (808 nm) stands out as a prioritized alternative among available technologies for lingual frenectomy, particularly when administered by adequately trained professionals.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71283

Authors: Danielle Santos-Rodrigues, Luciane Hiramatsu Azevedo

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Oral and Craniofacial Lesions

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Australian Government, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior