Labial frenectomy

Labial frenectomy
A labial frenectomy. The uppermost photo displays a maxillary labial frenum that was deemed disruptive to orthodontic treatment by the patient's orthodontist. The middle photo displays the labial fold after the frenum was incised (note the diamond-shaped wound). The third photo displays the wound after suturing of the incision which was completed.
ICD-9-CM528.5

A labial frenectomy is a form of frenectomy performed on the lip.

The labial frenulum, also known as lip-tie, often attaches to the center of the upper lip and between the upper two front teeth. This can cause a large gap and gum recession by pulling the gums off the bone. A labial frenectomy removes the labial frenulum. Orthodontic patients often have this procedure done to assist with closing a front tooth gap. When a denture patient's lips move, the frenulum pulls and loosens the denture, which can be uncomfortable. This surgery is often done to help dentures fit better.[1] A labial frenectomy can result in significant improvement in breastfeeding outcomes.[2]

References

  1. ^ Protásio, Ana Cláudia Rocha; Galvão, Endi Lanza; Falci, Saulo Gabriel Moreira (December 2019). "Laser Techniques or Scalpel Incision for Labial Frenectomy: A Meta-analysis". Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. 18 (4): 490–499. doi:10.1007/s12663-019-01196-y. ISSN 0972-8279. PMC 6795652. PMID 31624426.
  2. ^ Ghaheri, Bobak A.; Cole, Melissa; Fausel, Sarah C.; Chuop, Maria; Mace, Jess C. (19 September 2016). "Breastfeeding improvement following tongue‐tie and lip‐tie release: A prospective cohort study". The Laryngoscope. 127 (5): 1217–1223. doi:10.1002/lary.26306. ISSN 0023-852X. PMC 5516187. PMID 27641715.



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