Aberrant frenum causes a problem of midline diastema which leads to unaesthetic smile for the patient. Orthodontic correction of midline diastema helps to create aesthetic smile but frenum attachment may interfere it. The labial frenectomy is the procedure performed to remove aberrant frenum attachment. This article presents two case reports of maxillary labial frenectomy by using conventional technique and Laser.

Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is caused by an abnormally short, thick lingual frenum restricting the normal movements and functions of tongue. The lingual frenum may be fibrous or muscular and the tie may be complete or partial. This article describes the surgical management of an 18 year old female patient with ankyloglossia associated with reduced tongue mobility and speech difficulty. The treatment included frenectomy using a diode LASER accompanied by tongue training exercise and speech therapy. The patient showed increased tongue movements with uneventful healing after six months.