Lingual Frenectomy in a 60-days-old Infant: Case Report Using Diode Laser
Amanda Saladine Nascimento1, Erika Regina Stocco Di Francesco2, Ricardo Scarparo Navarro3, Alessandra Baptista3 and Irineu Gregnanin Pedron4*
1Undergraduate student, Universidade Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil.
2DDS, Private practice, São Paulo, Brazil
3Professor, Department of Postgraduate in Bioengineering (Laser in Dentistry), Universidade Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil.
4Professor, Department of Periodontology, Implantology, Stomatology, Laser and Therapeutics, Universidade Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil
*Corresponding Author: Irineu Gregnanin Pedron, Professor, Department of Periodontology, Implantology, Stomatology and Laser in Dentistry, Universidade Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil, Tel: +55 11 2944-4067
Received: April 28, 2022 Published: May 16, 2022
Abstract
The lingual frenum, even at a young age, can hinder physiological processes such as chewing, swallowing and phonation. Lingual frenectomy is the surgical treatment for the removal of the lingual frenum when it is very strong and persistent. The conventional surgical removal may present several trans- and postoperative complications, such as the high risk of infection, hemorrhage and technical difficulties, especially in younger children. Surgical laser has been widely employed in several dental specialties. In this perspective, the use of the diode laser presents several benefits in soft tissue surgeries. The purpose of this article is to present a case of lingual frenectomy using the diode laser in a 60-days-old infant. The procedure was indicated and requested by the pediatrician, to favour milking during breastfeeding.
Keywords: Lingual Frenum; Frenectomy; Laser Surgery; Pediatric Dentistry; Infant.
Citation: Nascimento AS, Di Francesco ERS, Navarro RS, Baptista A, Pedron IG. “Lingual Frenectomy in a 60-days-old Infant: Case Report Using Diode Laser”. SVOA Dentistry 2022, 3:3, 143-147.
