ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2023
Labial Frenectomy using Laser: A Scoping Review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Diode Laser-Assisted Oral Frenectomy as a Modern Alternative: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of diode laser versus conventional scalpel in labial frenectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Odontology · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of topically administered 0.6% hyaluronic acid on the healing of labial frenectomy in conventional and 940-nm indium gallium arsenide phosphide (InGaAsP) diode laser techniques in pediatric patients: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study.Lasers in medical science · 2024Trial
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- Impact of Antimicrobial Mouthwash on Outcomes of Er: YAG Laser Versus Scalpel Frenectomy: A Retrospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Tunnelling Technique for Upper Labial Frenectomy Using ER:YAG Laser.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
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- Slim V-shaped frenectomy: Description of a minimally invasive surgical technique.Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2025Article
- Future of laser pediatric dentistry: Emerging technologies and clinical applications.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Diode Laser Intended Frenotomy Procedure for High Frenal Attachment Causing Gingival Recession: A Case Presentation.Cureus · 2024Article
- A Comparative Study of The Results of Conventional Surgery and Diode Laser in Maxillary Labial Frenectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial : Conventional Surgery versus Diode Laser in Maxillary Labial Frenectomy.Galen medical journal · 2024Article
- Twelve-Year Follow-Up of Laser Frenectomy during Early Mixed Dentition.Case reports in dentistry · 2023Article
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Abstract
Labial frenectomy is a surgical technique, that aims to remove the frenulum with its attachment to the underlying bone. Frenectomy, is indicated if the frenulum attachment causes midline diastema, gingival recession, hindrance in maintaining oral hygiene, or if it interferes with lip movements and for prosthetic needs. A labial frenectomy can be performed either by the routine scalpel technique, electrocautery, and most recently medical lasers. The aim of this study was to evaluate, whether the laser technique is more effective than the conventional surgical technique, and whether there are differences between the different types of lasers. The scoping review was conducted and prepared on the basis of the indications of the PRISMA guidelines (PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, PRISMA-ScR) of PRISMA checklist, and nine papers were considered admissible to the qualitative analysis for the following outcomes: bleeding during intervention, use of sutures, duration of the intervention, and use of analgesic drugs in the days following the intervention. This review suggests that laser-performed labial frenectomy is faster and offers better intra- and postoperative management; however, due to the limited number of available papers, the final results of the present review are not absolute.
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