title: Diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia and tied maxillary fraenum in infants using Er:YAG and 1064 diode lasers.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Newborn babies often present oral conditions of anykloglossia and tied maxillary fraena (lip-ties) associated with problems that can be related to breastfeeding. Many breastfeeding problems experienced by mothers and their babies may be attributed to abnormal attachments of the tongue and/or a maxillary lip-tie.
  
  
  METHODS
  The various types of both lip and tongue ties are reviewed. The diagnostic tools for dental practitioners are evaluated and treatment options these affected infants using either a 1064 InGaAsP semiconductor (diode) laser or a 2940 Er:YAG laser are described.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This approach provides treatment without the need for hospitalisation or general anaesthesia.
authors.affiliation: kiddsteeth@aol.com
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kotlow
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008035:Lingual Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities*