From the Guidelines
The percentage of lingual frenectomies that reattach, requiring re-excision, is not directly addressed in the provided evidence, but based on the principle of preventing reattachment and promoting proper healing, it is crucial to follow adequate post-operative care and surgical techniques. Given the context of the question, it seems the provided evidence does not directly relate to lingual frenectomies but rather to the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa. However, the general principle of preventing reattachment and ensuring proper wound healing can be applied across various surgical procedures, including lingual frenectomies. The evidence provided, such as the study by Rompel and Petres 1, discusses recurrence rates in the context of radical wide excision for hidradenitis suppurativa, showing a low recurrence rate of 2.5% within operated fields. While this does not directly answer the question about lingual frenectomies, it highlights the importance of proper surgical technique in minimizing the need for re-excision. Key factors to consider in preventing reattachment and the need for re-excision in lingual frenectomies include:
- Proper surgical technique to ensure complete release of the restrictive tissue
- Adequate post-operative care, including regular stretching exercises to maintain the released range of motion
- Patient compliance with post-operative instructions
- Individual healing characteristics that may influence the risk of reattachment. In the absence of direct evidence on lingual frenectomies, these general principles guide clinical practice to minimize complications such as reattachment and the need for re-excision.
From the Research
Lingual Frenectomies Reattachment Rate
- There are no research papers provided that directly answer the question of the percentage of lingual frenectomies that reattach, requiring re-excision 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- The available studies focus on the effectiveness of different treatments for ankyloglossia, such as diode laser surgery 2, Er:YAG laser 3, and myofunctional therapy 4, as well as the evaluation of surgical procedures like electrocautery and high-power diode laser 5.
- One study reviews the etiology and clinical recommendations to manage complications following lingual frenectomy, but it does not provide information on the reattachment rate 6.
- Overall, the provided evidence does not include data on the percentage of lingual frenectomies that reattach, requiring re-excision.