Table 3 Reported characteristics of the provider performing the frenotomy and the method and location of the frenotomy associated with complications
Characteristic N = 209 | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Provider specialty | |
Dentist | 76 (36) |
Pediatrician/Neonatologist | 53 (25) |
Otolaryngologist (ENT) | 37 (18) |
Family Medicine/General Practice | 22 (10) |
Surgeon (not ENT) | 9 (4) |
Midwife | 3 (1) |
Other | 5 (2) |
Unknown | 4 (2) |
Frenotomy site | |
Anterior Lingual | 80 (39) |
Posterior Lingual | 72 (35) |
Maxillary and Lingual Together | 45 (22) |
Maxillary Only | 6 (3) |
Unknown | 6 (3) |
Frenotomy method | |
Scissors | 103 (49) |
Scalpel | 1 (1) |
Laser | 76 (36) |
Bovie/Electrosurgery | 11 (5) |
Unknown | 18 (9) |