Frenum of the upper lip
If you pull the upper lip outwards you will notice a strip of mucus running high like a ligament from the middle of the upper lip to the middle of the upper jaw. In some patients this ligament reaches low between the two central teeth and causes aesthetic and functional problems.
Why and when should the frenum be removed
If the frenum reaches between the two central areas of the upper jaw, it is quite often blamed for creating a space (gap) between these teeth. At the end of the orthodontic treatment and after the gap between the teeth has been closed, the orthodontist usually requests the resection (removal) of the frenum in order to avoid the recurrence of the space later.
Removal of the frenum
The operation is extremely simple and is performed in the doctor’s office under local anesthesia. After the anesthesia of the area, follows the resection of the frenum, a procedure completely painless with little inconvenience for the patient, which is usually completed in less than half an hour. After the end of the operation, a small external swelling may appear on the upper lip and a slight discomfort. The normal postoperative development requires the patient’s compliance with the instructions that will be given to him after the completion of the frenum removal. The sutures are removed after 7-10 days.
The frenum of the tongue
If you try to lift the tongue towards the palate you will notice a strip of mucus running like a ligament from the middle of the ground of the mouth behind the lower central incisors, along the lower surface of the tongue towards the top. In some patients this connection is short and quite marked.
Why and when should the frenum be removed
If the frenum is short enough to hold the tongue stuck to the floor of the mouth restricting its movements, it should be cut. Limited tongue mobility often causes difficulty in chewing and speaking. The removal of the tongue frenum is usually done at a relatively young age so that the patient does not have difficulty in speaking and pronouncing some sounds.
Removal of the tongue frenum
The operation is extremely simple and is performed in the doctor’s office under local anesthesia. The anesthesia of the area is followed by the removal of the frenum, a procedure completely painless with little inconvenience for the patient, that is usually completed in less than half an hour. Immediately after the end of the operation, a small internal swelling under the tongue and a slight discomfort may appear. Normal postoperative development requires the patient’s compliance with the instructions given to him. The sutures are removed in 7-10 days.
