@article{article_1756721, title={From Diagnosis to Surgical Intervention: A Comprehensive Review of Paediatric Frenectomy}, journal={Journal of Advanced Research in Health Sciences}, volume={8}, pages={265–274}, year={2025}, DOI={10.26650/JARHS2025-1756721}, author={Javadzadeh, Amır and Keskin, Mine and Korunmuş, Eren and Tuna Ince, Elif Bahar}, keywords={Ankyloglossia, frenectomy, labial frenulum, laser frenec6 tomy, paediatric dentistry}, abstract={The frenulum is an essential intraoral structure that facilitates the coordinated function and mobility of the tongue and lips. During childhood, abnormal development of the frenulum may result in various clinical complications, including speech disorders, feeding difficulties, and orthodontic anomalies. Among the most frequently observed anomalies are ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and hypertrophic labial frenulum, which are commonly managed through a surgical procedure known as frenectomy. Frenectomy involves the excision or reshaping of the aberrant frenulum and aims to enhance oral functions and support proper craniofacial development. In recent years, minimally invasive techniques such as laser-assisted frenectomy have gained popularity as alternatives to conventional surgical methods. These laser-based procedures offer several clinical advantages, including reduced intraoperative bleeding, minimal postoperative discomfort, and accelerated wound healing, thereby improving the overall patient comfort in paediatric populations. This narrative review examines the clinical indications, efficacy, benefits, and limitations of various frenectomy techniques used in paediatric dentistry. Furthermore, conventional and modern approaches were compared to identify the most suitable treatment strategies for paediatric patients based on current scientific evidence}, number={3}, publisher={Istanbul University}