MANAGEMENT OF ANKYLOGLOSSIA (USING DIODE LASER) :A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital anomaly characterized by an
abnormal ,short lingual frenulum. Ankyloglossia can lead to speech disorders, poor oral
hygiene and bullyingduring childhood and adolescence. after oral prophylaxis objective was
to release the tongue tie which was causing problems in maintaining oral hygiene and speech
difficulties.
speech problems can occur when there is limited mobility of the tongue due to
ankyloglossia. the difficulties in articulation are evident for consonants and sounds like “s,
z, t, d, l, j, zh, ch, th, dg” and it is especially difficult to roll an “r”.pioneers in the field of
periodontology and maxillofacial surgery have suggested many techniques to manage
patients with ankyloglossia. techniques include the use of a surgical blade, electrocautery,
and lasers. diode lasers. they provide excellent wound sterilization along with hemostasis
and reduced postoperative pain