LASER ASSISTED TONGUE TIE RELEASE:A CASE REPORT

Tongue is an essential oral structure that is associated with several functions that directly or indirectly affect the speech, swallowing, nursing, position of teeth in the arch, periodontal structures, nutrition and certain social activities. Ankyloglossia or Tongue tie is a congenital anomaly characterised by short, thick lingual frenum which thereby restricts the movement of the tongue and is associated with infant feeding difficulties, speech disorders, and various mechanical and social issues related to the inability of the tongue to protrude. It is not a serious problem, but it effects the day-to-day activities. Detection of this anomaly in any stage of life and its management improves the quality of life. Considering the high vascularity and mobile structure of the tongue, management using laser is the simplest, safest and less traumatic of all the treatment modalities available with most promising results. This case report discusses management of ankyloglossia using Diode LASER.