{"id":16556,"date":"2025-01-28T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stomo.pl\/tongue-and-lip-frenulum-undercutting\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T19:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T17:10:28","slug":"tongue-and-lip-frenulum-undercutting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stomo.pl\/en\/dental-treatment\/dental-surgery\/tongue-and-lip-frenulum-undercutting\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongue and lip frenulum undercutting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The frenulum is a fibrous-membranous fold of tissue that is located in the oral cavity. We distinguish between the frenulum of the tongue, which connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and the frenulum of the lip, located between the lip and gum. In some cases, anatomical features of the frenulum can cause problems with speech, eating and even affect the overall health of the oral cavity. In such situations, it may be necessary to undercut the frenulum of the tongue and lip<\/strong>, or frenotomy or phrenuloplasty. In this article, we will discuss what this procedure is, when it is necessary, and what to expect from it <\/p>\n\n\n\t

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What does tongue and lip frenulum undercutting involve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Frenum undercutting is a short and simple surgical procedure to increase the mobility of the tongue or lip. The procedure, usually performed under local anesthesia, involves incising a too-short frenulum to restore proper oral function. Depending on the complexity of the situation, the procedure can be performed with a scalpel, electric knife, which minimizes patient discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of the frenulum of the tongue, excessive tension on this tissue can lead to difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, such as \u201cr\u201d or \u201cl.\u201d The frenulum of the lip, on the other hand, if too short, can contribute to the formation of diastema (a gap between the front teeth) or oral hygiene problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is frenulum undercutting necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not every shortened frenulum requires surgical intervention. The decision to perform a frenotomy or frenuloplasty depends on a number of factors, such as the patient’s age, level of discomfort and the impact of the frenulum on daily functions, such as speaking, eating or smiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common indications for frenectomy of the tongue and lip are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n