Use of carbon dioxide laser in lingual frenectomy.
We prospectively studied 21 cases of attachment of the lingual frenulum treated with laser excision, and report the results of a questionnaire survey of patients in the immediate postoperative phase.
Puthussery
Francy J
FJ
Maxillofacial Unit, Salisbury NHS Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8BJ, United Kingdom. francisjosedr@hotmail.com
Shekar
Kishore
K
Gulati
Aakshay
A
Downie
Ian P
IP
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008035:Lingual Frenum / Q000601:surgery*; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013060:Speech / Q000502:physiology; D014059:Tongue / Q000502:physiology; D055815:Young Adult