Frenectomy

What is Frenectomy?

Frenectomy is defined as the surgical  removal of either part or all of the frenum. Frenum is a fold of tissue or muscle connecting the lips, cheeks or tongue to the jawbone.

Synonyms : Frenectomy is also called as Oral Frenectomy, frenulotomy or frenulectomy.

What are the Types Of Frenectomy ?

There are two basic types of frenectomy:

1. Labial Frenectomy : A labial frenectomy is a form of frenectomy performed on the lip. A labial frenectomy removes the labial frenulum.
2. Labial Frenectomy : A lingual frenectomy is a form of frenectomy associated with the tongue.

What are the Indications For Frenectomy ?

Dentures: Labial frenectomy is very common with patients undergoing denture treatment in order to get the proper fit of dentures or patients who have tissues attached to centre of upper lip and causing recession of gums or gap between the upper front teeth called central incisors.

Tongue Tie: A lingual Frenectomy is a common procedure for children who may be “tongue tied” and is sometimes referred to as clipping the tongue. After the procedure, the tongue can usually be completely extended and becomes fully mobile and speech is no longer hampered.

Who will carry out the Frenectomy?

Frenectomies are usually performed  by experienced dentists or specialist oral surgeons.

How much does Frenectomy cost?

There is a great variation in the cost of Frenectomy surgery depending on the  complexity of the case and time required to complete thesurgery. The average cost of Frenectomy surgery is between $350 to $500.