Frenuloplasty of oral frenula

We offer professional frenuloplasty in Ivano-Frankivsk to transform your smile.

Frenuloplasty or oral frenulum correction in Ivano-Frankivsk

There are three oral frenula in the oral cavity: the upper lip frenulum, the lower lip frenulum, and the lingual (tongue) frenulum.
Frenula are responsible for attaching the lips and tongue and maintaining them in the correct position.
The lip frenula are made of connective tissue fibers that extend from the lips to the gum line.

Indications for oral frenulum surgery:

Development of a diastema (gap) between the teeth.
Risk of gum disease caused by an abnormally attached frenulum that pulls the gums and exposes the tooth roots.
Indications for orthodontic treatment.
Speech impairment.

Doctors recommend performing frenuloplasty at the age of 5–7 years. However, adults also frequently undergo this procedure to improve aesthetic outcomes.

Frenuloplasty procedure at Masych Clinic

Frenuloplasty can be performed using various techniques.

The first technique involves cutting the frenulum. It can be done with either a scalpel or surgical scissors. However, the frenulum may sometimes regenerate, leading to recurrence.

The second technique involves excising the frenulum. The entire tissue causing the problem is removed, preventing regrowth.

Frenuloplasty may also be carried out using a coagulator, a device that utilizes high-frequency current. This method offers the benefit of immediate coagulation of the wound edges, resulting in faster healing. Both approaches are straightforward and require only a few minutes. As a result, lip frenuloplasty is a safe procedure without negative consequences.

A key benefit of performing frenulum incision at our clinic is the use of nitrous oxide sedation alongside local anesthesia. This approach allows the procedure to be quick and entirely pain-free.

Recovery period

After frenuloplasty, specialists at Masych Clinic recommend the following:

Maintain proper oral hygiene (as advised by your dentist).
Avoid very hot or spicy foods and beverages.
Wound examination and assessment, with suture removal by the dentist if necessary (after 1 week).
Do not eat or drink anything for a few hours immediately after the procedure.

If you have any questions, you can discuss them with the doctors at our clinic in Ivano-Frankivsk during a consultation. Trust your health to professionals – entrust it to us.