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J Korean Dent Assoc. 2021;59(5):298-302. Published online April 30, 2021.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2021.59.5.005
- Er;YSGG 레이저를 이용한 설소대 단축증의 치료 증례보고
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김현종
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서울탑 치과병원
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- Ankyloglossia treatment using Er;YSGG laser
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Hyun-Jong Kim
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Seoul Top dental Hospital
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- Corresponding author: Hyun-Jong Kim Tel: +82-2-588-2833, Fax: +82-2-586-2833, Email: dentmate@hanmail.net
- Abstract
- Ankyloglossia or tongue tie is a congenital anomaly of the tongue characterized by a short lingual frenulum which may result in restriction of tongue movement or speech articulation problems. Ankyloglossia can lead to
various problems, such as difficulties in breastfeeding in infants, maternal pain, and poor oral hygiene. Tongue
tie can be treated with surgical modalities include frenotomy or frenectomy. In addition to surgical intervention,
LASER therapy using a local anesthetic have been described. This case is about an ankyloglossia treatment
using Er;YSGG laser.
Keywords :Er;YSGG Laser; Ankyoglossia; Tongue tie; Frenectomy
