IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-6-9-12025 Original Research Paper Comparative evaluation of frenectomy procedures performed with scalpel, laser and electrosurgery a clinical study M. Sanadi Dr. Munaf B. Maknojia Dr. Laksha R. Chelani Dr. September 2017 6 9 01 02 ABSTRACT

 Objective: The present study was designed to compare frenectomy procedure performed using scalpel, laser and electrosurgery and to evaluate the degree of postoperative pain, discomfort and functional complications (chewing and speech), experienced by patients on 1st and 7th post–operative days after three frenectomy procedures. Materials And Methods: Fifty four subjects requiring frenectomy were selected and divided randomly into Group A (conventional), Group B (laser) and Group C (electrosurgery). Mean VAS scores of postoperative pain, discomfort and functional complications were recorded on postoperative Day 1 and Day 7. Results: On intragroup comparison, there was reduction in pain, discomfort and functional complications (chewing and speech) from postoperative Day 1 to Day 7. On intergroup comparison, at day 1, Group B subjects experienced less pain, postoperative discomfort, less chewing discomfort. On day 7, Group C subjects showed less chewing discomfort. Conclusion: Laser showed promising results.