TONGUE TIE RELIEVED BY DIODE LASER – A CASE REPORT
*Dr. Afroz Anjum Shafiq Ahmed BDS, MDS (Perio), Dr. Maya Teresa Jacob BDS, MDS (Pedo), Dr. Souheil Hussaini, BDS, MS, PhD
ABSTRACT
Background: Tongue tie also known as Anklyoglossia in medical terms this is the condition in which the movements of the tongue are restricted due to restrictive tissue under the tongue on the of the floor of the mouth, the treatment option available for this tissue to be removed is by, scalpel, LASER, electrocautery. Material and Method: In this case report we have reported an 11 years old boy having difficulty in pronouncing words, difficulty eating and swallowing food, which is effecting his personality and self confidence. Result: LASER is considered and effective methof to treat tongue tie. Conclusion: A developmental anomaly can distrupt normal functioning of tongue, which should e treated as early as possible to live a comfortable life.
Keywords: Anklyoglossia, Frenectomy, Diode laser, Lingual frenectomy.
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