A frenum mouth has a connection between two soft tissues, including cheeks, lips, and gums. Everyone has a frenum in the mouth, but the shape and size of the frenum vary widely in humans.
The prime function is to provide stability for the upper and lower lips and the tongue.
In some cases, a person may develop a frenum that’s too long or has an abnormal shape that causes abnormalities or oral issues.
In the upper arches, the tissue is called the gums of the lip, labial frenum. The high labial frenum can connect to gum tissue between the teeth and expand to the front of the roof of the mouth.
The lingual frenum is located between the base of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. When it limits the movement of the Franumtungen, it represents a position called “heavy tie” or Ancalloglosia.
The tongue is one of the most important organs for speech and swallowing. It is attached to a net of web tissue with a mouthpiece called the lingual frenulum. When frenum attachment is dense, the tongue function is limited and at the same time affects speech articulation—the ability to create sounds and pronounce words.
Unbalanced functional movements can also affect oral hygiene and systemic health.
A frenectomy is a surgery to remove a frenum. It’s designed to reverse any of the undesirable effects of a frenum that does not develop properly. This usually means reducing a frenum that is very long or too tight.
Frenectomies are usually short surgeries performed using LASER under localized anesthesia. This reduces the risk of infection and blood loss compared to the process performed in a scalpel.
Proper aftercare procedures, including keeping the area clean and avoiding unnecessary movement of the tongue, help with rapid improvement.
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