Frenectomy – Labial

A labial frenectomy is the surgical removal or release of mucosal and muscle elements of the frenum between the lip and alveolar mucosa. This procedure, performed on both children and adults, is commonly used to assist with correction of the following conditions:

Diastema-a gap between the upper front teeth.
Assist in the Proper Fit of Dentures-when a denture patient’s lips move, the frenum can pull and loosen the denture causing ulceration of the frenum and discomfort.
Gum Recession-caused by tight muscle fibers pulling on the attached gingiva around teeth. This can occur around teeth in both the upper or lower jaw.

The removal of the frenum does not cause any adverse effects to the lip and mouth.

Procedures

Dental Implants Platelet Rich Plasma Anesthesia Wisdom Teeth Nerve Repositioning Bone Grafting About Bone Grafting Jaw Bone Health Jawbone Loss and Deterioration Block Graft Ridge Augmentation Sinus Augmentation Impacted Canines Oral Pathology Frenectomy- Labial Frenectomy- Lingual Apicoectomy Facial Trauma Pre-Prosthetic Surgery Jaw Surgery TMJ Disorders Distraction Osteogenesis Sleep Apnea Cleft Lip and Palate Teeth-in-an-Hour X-rays 3D Imaging