Laser or scalpel? new study tests light therapy for faster frenectomy healing
NCT ID NCT07465536
First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study compared two ways to fix a tight upper lip frenulum (lip-tie): using a scalpel or a diode laser. Some patients also got low-level laser therapy after surgery to help healing. The trial measured pain, speech, chewing, and quality of life in 94 adults. Results may help decide which method causes less discomfort.
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Locations
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Kocaeli University Faculty of Dentistry
Köseköy, Kocaeli, 41190, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
photobiomodulation therapy (low-level laser)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding low-level laser therapy after frenectomy reduces pain and speeds up recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be biased. The benefits of photobiomodulation may not be large or generalizable.
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