Frenectomy
Labial frenectomy
Labial frenectomy – is a surgical technique that aims to remove the frenulum with its attachment. Frenectomy, is indicated if the frenulum attachment is close to the teeth and causes midline diastema (gap), gingival recession, hindrance in maintaining adequate oral hygiene, or if it interferes with orthodontic or prosthetic needs.
Lingual frenectomy
Lingual frenectomy – is indicated when the frenulum that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter than usual and causes ankyloglossia (tongue-tie).
Ankyloglossia is a very common congenital anomaly that affects both children and adults. A frenulum that is too short restricts the mobility of the tongue to varying degrees and can cause a speech impediment or limit the growth of the mandible.
Description of the procedure
If you are nervous, you may be given a sedative medicine to help control any anxiety. After local anesthetics have numbed the area, the frenulum is removed. Absorbable sutures will dissolve in 2 weeks.
Rehabilitation with a speech therapist is generally recommended after removal of the tongue tie.
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