Abstract:Background: Ankyloglossia “tie tongue” is a congenital anomaly, characterized by abnormal short thick lingual frenum that causes limitation of tongue movement, which results in problems in speech, mastication and patient discomfort. Laser is an alternative for conventional surgery to treat ankyloglossia. Case Report: A 50 years old female patient presented with ankyloglossia to laser clinic in faculty of Dentistry in Misr University for Science and Technology. Lingual frenectomy was done with Diode Laser with … Show more
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