Treatment of ankyloglossia with dental laser in paediatric patients: Scoping review and a case report

Authors

  • A Garrocho-Rangel Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. Associate Professor
  • D Herrera-Badillo Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. Resident
  • I Pérez-Alfaro Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. Associate Professor
  • V Fierro-Serna Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. Associate Professor
  • A Pozos-Guillén Paediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosi University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico. Associate Professor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2019.20.02.15

Keywords:

Ankyloglossia, Children, Lingual frenulectomy, Laser surgery, Scoping review

Abstract

AIM: The two aims of this article were to conduct a scoping review of current knowledge regarding laser treatment of ankyloglossia in children and to report a case of a male paediatric patient with ankyloglossia treated with laser surgery. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was carried out on the following electronic databases: PubMed; Embase; Google Scholar; The Cochrane Library, and Dentistry and Oral Science Source (EBSCO). CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia are fundamental for the adequate functional oral development of paediatric patients. Laser surgery for lingual frenulectomy provides a more efficient and comfortable treatment for both the child and the paediatric dentist compared to traditional scalpel/blade methods.