Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Oral Frenectomy

Surgical procedures to release or remove abnormally short or tightly attached frenum (e.g., LINGUAL FRENUM or LABIAL FRENUM) associated with a pathological condition (e.g., TONGUE TIE and lip tie).

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Abstract

Surgical procedures to release or remove abnormally short or tightly attached frenum (e.g., LINGUAL FRENUM or LABIAL FRENUM) associated with a pathological condition (e.g., TONGUE TIE and lip tie).

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Synonyms

24 entry terms
  • Oral Frenulectomy
  • Oral Frenumectomy
  • Frenectomy, Oral
  • Frenulectomy, Oral
  • Frenumectomy, Oral
  • Oral Frenectomies
  • Oral Frenulectomies
  • Oral Frenumectomies
  • Labial Frenectomy
  • Lingual Frenectomy
  • Lip Tie Release
  • Oral Frenotomy
  • Oral Frenuloplasty
  • Tongue Tie Release
  • Frenectomy, Labial
  • Frenectomy, Lingual
  • Frenotomy, Oral
  • Frenuloplasty, Oral
  • Labial Frenectomies
  • Lingual Frenectomies
  • Lip Tie Releases
  • Oral Frenotomies
  • Oral Frenuloplasties
  • Tongue Tie Releases

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2024

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Previous Indexing

  • Labial Frenum (1964-2023)

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  1. E04w.545.225
  2. E06w.645.225

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oral Frenectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000095782. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000095782
  2. Oral Frenectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3087409