Laser-Assisted Surgical Management of Ankyloglossia in Mixed Age Groups: A Case Series With Eight-Month Follow-Up

Ankyloglossia restricts tongue mobility and may impair speech, oral hygiene, and quality of life. Lasers offer advantages over scalpel techniques, including hemostasis and improved patient comfort. This report presents three cases of Kotlow Class II and III ankyloglossia treated with diode laser frenectomy across different age groups, with an eight-month follow-up. A 12-year-old boy (Class III), a 20-year-old female (Class III), and a 24-year-old male (Class II) underwent diode laser frenectomy. Postoperative care included analgesics and tongue exercises, and functional assessment was carried out up to eight months. All cases demonstrated improved tongue mobility, protrusion, and speech clarity, with minimal postoperative pain and no complications. The outcomes remained stable throughout the follow-up period. Diode laser frenectomy appears to be a predictable and minimally invasive treatment option for ankyloglossia in adolescents and adults, providing favorable long-term results.