ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Efficacy of Various Laser Wavelengths in the Surgical Treatment of Ankyloglossia: A Systematic Review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- In Vivo Evaluation of Diode Laser Use in Lingual Frenectomy: A Histological and Histomorphometric Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Ankyloglossia in Newborns: Clinical Implications and Management-A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Readhesion of Tongue-Tie Following Neonatal Frenotomy: Incidence and Impact of Postoperative Exercises in a Prospective Observational Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Beyond surgery: Pre- and post-operative care in children with ankyloglossia.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2025Review
- Diode Laser Frenectomy as a Safe and Effective Surgical Option for Lingual Ankyloglossia: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
- Influence of Shortened Tongue Frenulum on Tongue Mobility, Speech and Occlusion.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- Does Frenotomy Modify Upper Airway Collapse in OSA Adult Patients? Case Report and Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- [Lingual frenectomy with ND:YAG laser. case report].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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7 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is the most common disorder of tongue morphology characterized by aberrant attachment of the lingual frenum. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive literature review and evaluate the effectiveness of various laser wavelengths in the surgical treatment of patients with ankyloglossia. An electronic screening of PubMed and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases was conducted on 8 November 2021. The following search terms were used to review the available data on the subject of interest: (ankyloglossia OR tongue tie OR short lingual frenulum OR lingual frenectomy OR lingual frenulectomy OR lingual frenotomy OR lingual frenulotomy) AND laser. The use of lasers in ankyloglossia treatment resulted in shorter procedure time, reduced indications for general anesthesia, reduced administration of postoperative analgesics, fewer sutures or none needed, reduced postoperative bleeding, and improved healing. Despite many advantages, this method has its clinical limitations: it requires the use of expensive equipment; well-trained personnel familiar with lasers; and personal protective equipment for the patient, caregiver, operator, and assistant. The laser procedure does not eliminate the need for myofunctional exercises and work with a speech therapist.
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