Enhancing Pediatric Outcomes through LASER Frenectomy and Peri-Surgical Myotherapy: A Case Report

Authors : Vipul Chandraprakash Lodha*
Article Categories : Design
Abstract
Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is characterized by a restricted lingual frenum, which can impair speech, feeding, and orofacial
development. This case report describes the management of a 9-year-old male presenting with limited tongue mobility and
speech articulation difficulties due to Class II moderate ankyloglossia (Kotlow’s classification). A diode LASER-assisted
frenectomy was performed under local anesthesia, followed by a peri-surgical and postsurgical myofunctional therapy. At
follow-up, the patient demonstrated improved tongue mobility, clearer speech articulation, and no signs of reattachment. This
case highlights the effectiveness of combining LASER frenectomy with myofunctional therapy for functional rehabilitation in
cases of ankyloglossia.