A prospective cohort study published in the European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry investigated breastfeeding outcomes following laser-assisted release of tethered oral tissues in infants and their mothers.
Study Overview
Study design: Prospective cohort study
Participants: 132 breastfeeding dyads
Clinical procedures: Release of tongue-tie, lip-tie, and buccal-tie
Laser technology: Two near-infrared diode laser systems
Follow-up: One week and one month after the procedure
Key Clinical Findings
The researchers reported statistically significant improvements in nipple pain, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and infant gastroesophageal reflux questionnaire scores at one week and one month after the procedure.
PIOON S1 Diode Laser in the Study
The study included the PIOON S1 1470 nm diode laser, operated at 3.5 W in gated mode. This provides a documented connection between PIOON laser technology and published clinical research on laser-assisted oral frenulum release.
Clinical Significance
These findings provide clinical evidence relevant to laser-assisted frenectomy and the management of tethered oral tissues. However, the study was a prospective cohort study involving two laser systems. Its findings do not establish that laser treatment is superior to conventional surgical techniques or that the reported outcomes are attributable exclusively to the PIOON S1 laser.
Publication Details
Authors: Hand P, Olivi G, Lajolo C, et al.
Journal: European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
Publication year: 2020
Volume and issue: 21(4)
Pages: 309–317
PubMed ID: 33337908
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