<p><strong>Background: </strong>The frenum is defined as a mucous membrane fold which attaches the lip and the cheek to the alveolar mucosa, the gingiva, and the underlying periosteum. The frenum may hamper the gingival health if it is attached&nbsp; too closely to the gingival margin, which can be a result of&nbsp; &nbsp;interference in the plaque control or due to a muscle pull. The management of such an aberrant frenum is treated by performing a frenectomy. The aim of this study was to compare the degree of postoperative pain, such as discomfort and functional complications&nbsp; experienced by patients after two frenectomy operation techniques. <strong>Methods</strong>: Ten patients were selected from outpatient department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology at National Dental College &amp; Hospital, Dera Bassi. Patients were then randomly allotted to group 1 (Scalpel technique) and group 2 (Electrocautery Technique). The clinical parameters were assessed at baseline and 1 month. <strong>Result</strong>s: Clinically, both the groups showed similar improvement post 1 week and 1 month postoperatively. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: This study shows equivalent results for both the techniques.<br>
<strong>Key words: </strong>&nbsp;Frenectomy, Electrocautery, scalpel. </p>