Ankyloglossia treatment using Er;YSGG laser

Kim, Hyun-Jong

doi:2021.59.5.298

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 59(5); 2021 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2021;59(5):298-302.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2021.59.5.005 Published online April 30, 2021.

Er;YSGG 레이저를 이용한 설소대 단축증의 치료 증례보고

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Ankyloglossia treatment using Er;YSGG laser

Hyun-Jong Kim

Seoul Top dental Hospital

Correspondence: Hyun-Jong Kim, Tel: +82-2-588-2833, Fax: +82-2-586-2833,
Email: dentmate@hanmail.net

Abstract

Ankyloglossia or tongue tie is a congenital anomaly of the tongue characterized by a short lingual frenulum which may result in restriction of tongue movement or speech articulation problems. Ankyloglossia can lead to various problems, such as difficulties in breastfeeding in infants, maternal pain, and poor oral hygiene. Tongue tie can be treated with surgical modalities include frenotomy or frenectomy. In addition to surgical intervention, LASER therapy using a local anesthetic have been described. This case is about an ankyloglossia treatment using Er;YSGG laser.

Key Words: Er;YSGG Laser; Ankyoglossia; Tongue tie; Frenectomy

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Hyun-Jong Kim
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