Maxillary Frenectomy In Pediatric Patient Using Diode Laser – A Case Report

Abstract

Abnormal/aberrant frenum is very common and causes various problems in function and aesthetics. These attachments pose problems like difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene, gingival recession, and diastema. Hence, correcting abnormal frenal attachments becomes essential. Such a condition has to be treated by Frenectomy, which can be performed using Scalpel, Electrocautery, or with Soft Tissue Lasers. Among all these, Diode lasers are gaining popularity due to their suitability for soft tissues, ease of operation, and versatility. In this article, we report a case of successful non-surgical management of high frenal attachment using diode laser. An 8-year-old female patient presented to the department with malaligned maxillary anterior teeth. The dental examination revealed a high frenal attachment with midline diastema. This case report describes the process of performing maxillary labial frenectomy using Diode Laser in pediatric dentistry.

KEYWORDS - Diastema; Frenectomy; Diode Laser.