Comparing Healing and Recovery After Tongue-Tie Surgery Using 940 nm Diode Laser Versus Electrosurgery in Children Aged 3 to 6

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two surgical methods for treating tongue-tie ankyloglossia in children aged 3 to 6 years. The study evaluates the healing process and post-surgery experiences, focusing on wound healing, pain levels, bleeding control, and tongue mobility. It aims to find out if the 940 nm diode laser technique offers better results than traditional electrosurgery. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one undergoes lingual frenectomy using a 940 nm diode laser with specific power settings in pulsed mode, and the other group receives the procedure using a high-frequency electrosurgical unit. Both procedures use a transverse incision without suturing, with local anesthesia administered. Safety measures include protective eyewear for the laser group and grounding pads for the electrosurgery group. Children and their guardians will attend follow-up visits at 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month after surgery for assessments. These include measuring wound healing using the Early Wound Healing Score, pain intensity with the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale, bleeding during surgery, and tongue mobility by measuring free tongue length. The study is designed to keep participants and evaluators unaware of the assigned treatment to ensure unbiased results.

Healing Efficacy of Diode Laser in Lingual Frenectomy