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Journal of Multidisciplinary
Dental Research

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Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research

DOI: 10.38138/JMDR/v10i2.19

Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 56-59

Original Article

Diode Laser-Assisted Maxillary Labial Frenectomy: A Case Series With 6-months Follow-Up

S Madhupretha1, Poornima Rajendran2,∗, J Srihari3

1Post Graduate Student, Department of Periodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, 641006, TamilNadu, India
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, 641006, Tamil Nadu, India
3Professor & Head, Department of Periodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, 641006, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:06 September 2024, Accepted Date:31 October 2024, Published Date:15 December 2024

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Abstract

A frenum is a fold of mucous membrane, maybe with enclosed muscle fibers, which attaches the lips and cheeks to the alveolar mucosa or gingiva and underlying periosteum. In case of aberrant frenum attachment, it has to be relieved for better function and aesthetics. There are various techniques to relieve aberrant frenum. In this case series, we assessed the outcome of laser frenectomy and VAS scores for pain perception. On comparing all the cases we concluded that the laser frenectomy can be used as a better alternative to the scalpel technique for frenectomy and showed superior results in pain perception, patient comfort, and healing.

Keywords: Diode Laser, Diastema, Frenectomy

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