Frenectomy

Not to be confused with Phrenectomy, removal of the phrenic nerve

A frenectomy (also known as a frenulectomy or frenotomy) is the removal of a frenulum, a small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far. It can refer to frenula in several places on the human body. It is related to frenuloplasty, a surgical alteration in a frenulum. Done mostly for orthodontic purposes, a frenectomy is either performed inside the middle of upper lip, which is called labial frenectomy, or under the tongue, called lingual frenectomy. Frenectomy is a very common dental procedure that is performed on infants,[1] children, and adults. A similar procedure frenulotomy is where a tight frenulum may be relieved by making an incision in the tight tissue.

There are several frenula that are associated with types of frenectomy:

Laser frenectomy with CO2 surgical lasers

Frenectomies can be safely and efficiently released with the soft tissue 10,600 nm CO2 laser with predictable and repeatable tissue response, fast ablation and instant hemostasis. The extremely precise cutting, minimal collateral damage, clear and bloodless operating field, make the CO2 laser a good choice for frenectomy procedures. CO2 laser oral surgery also features less wound contraction and reduced scarring in comparison with scalpel incisions.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Kaplan, Martin; Hazelbaker, Alison; Vitruk, Peter (2015). "Infant Frenectomy with 10.6 micrometers Dental CO2 Laser - LightScalpel". LightScalpel. Washington Academy of General Dentistry Newsletter. Retrieved 2016-01-30.

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