Frenectomy

This involves the complete removal of th e frenulum, including its attachment to the underlying bone.

Frenectomy

This is an incision and release of the frenulum, without complete removal.

Frenectomies can be performed using different methods, including:

Scalpel
• The traditional approach where a scalpel is used to make a small incision in the frenulum, which is then removed.

Electrosurgery
• Utilizing electrical energy to cut the frenulum.

Laser
• Using a laser to cut the frenulum.

Why Frenectomies Are Performed

renectomies are performed to address various conditions, including:

Lip-tie

When the frenulum connecting the upper lip to the gum is too short or tight, causing difficulties in breastfeeding, speech, and dental development.

Tongue-tie

Diastema: A gap between the two front teeth, which may require a frenectomy if the frenulum is too short or tight.

Diastema

When the frenulum connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too short or tight, resulting in challenges with latching onto the breast or bottle, speech, and dental development.

Diastema

A gap between the two front teeth, which may require a frenectomy if the frenulum is too short or tight.

Ankyloglossia

A condition where the tongue is fused to the floor of the mouth, necessitating a frenectomy to release the tongue and improve its range of motion.