Comparative evaluation of the effect of parallel incision and diode laser assisted frenectomy on oral hygiene and patients prospective

Abstract

Introduction: Aberrant frenum causes various problems in function and aesthetics. The management of abnormal frenal attachment is accomplished by performing the frenectomy procedure. Different techniques for frenectomy were proposed in past literatures. Laser and paralleling technique accounted as conservative method and patients’ compliance among the other methods, but the literature regarding the effect of both techniques is scarce. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate either parallel incision or diode laser assisted frenectomy technique in the maxillary central incisors is efficient for oral hygiene maintenance and patients prospective. Methodology: 30 patients were divided into two equal groups i.e., group 1 (treated with parallel incision frenectomy) and group 2 (treated with laser assisted frenectomy). Plaque index, gingival index, pain and speech difficulty experienced by patients on VAS score, no. of analgesics consumed were evaluated post-operatively at different intervals. Data values were obtained and subjected to statistical analysis. Result and conclusion: The laser assisted frenectomy was good option as in terms of oral hygiene maintenance and patients prospective in comparison to parallel incision frenectomy.