# Efficacy of diode laser on healing in frenectomy compared to conventional frenectomy with scalpel

## TL;DR

This paper reviews how diode laser frenectomy compares to traditional scalpel methods in terms of healing, pain, and outcomes.

## Contribution

The study provides a comparative analysis of diode laser and scalpel frenectomy focusing on healing and patient comfort.

## Key findings

- Diode laser frenectomy causes less intraoperative bleeding and pain.
- Both methods show similar long-term healing rates.
- Laser frenectomy may offer better patient comfort without compromising healing.

## Abstract

Frenectomy is a routine oral surgical procedure performed to excise an abnormal frenum attachment in order to enhance oral function and esthetics. Diode laser has become more popular than conventional scalpel methods, due to promises of decreased postoperative pain, less bleeding, and quicker healing.

This review compares the effectiveness of diode laser-assisted frenectomy in relation to tissue healing, patient discomfort, and clinical outcomes in comparison to scalpel frenectomy. Pertinent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies were examined.

The results indicate that diode laser frenectomy is associated with less intraoperative bleeding and pain, and with similar long-term healing rates.