What is Frenectomy?
Frenectomy is the process of removing or cutting the connective tissue called frenulum, which is found in areas such as the tongue or lips. Frenulum is a membrane or ligament that holds two tissues together. The lingual frenulum is located on the underside of the tongue, while the upper lip frenulum is located between the upper lip and gum.
Why is Frenectomy Performed?
Tongue Problems:
When the lingual frenulum is short or tight, tongue movements can be restricted. This can cause problems such as difficulty sucking in babies, speech problems in children, and limited tongue movements in adults.
Lip Problems:
When the upper lip frenulum is too tight, compression can occur between the upper lip and gum. In this case, frenectomy can be performed, especially in cases requiring orthodontic treatment or dental prostheses.
How is Frenectomy Performed?
Frenectomy is usually performed under local anesthesia and is a short procedure. The procedure involves the following steps:
Preparation:
Local anesthesia is applied to the patient’s area. Anesthesia is injected regionally into the area where the frenulum is located.
Cutting or Removing:
The frenulum is removed by cutting or surgically removing it. This step may vary depending on the condition of the tongue or lip frenulum.
Stitches:
If necessary, the cut or removed area may be stitched. Stitches are usually made using self-dissolving materials.
Healing Process:
After the procedure, the patient must follow the healing process according to the doctor’s recommendations to protect the area. The healing process is usually rapid and passes with minimal pain.
Frenectomy Recovery:
After frenectomy, the patient can usually return to normal daily activities within a few days. However, wound care and avoidance of certain foods or drinks may be required according to the doctor’s recommendations. The healing process may vary from person to person and is usually uneventful.
Frenectomy is an effective method to solve tongue or lip problems and improve the patient’s quality of life. However, as with any surgical intervention, there may be some risks and complications. Therefore, it is important for the patient to discuss the risks and advantages in detail with his/her doctor before the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions: “Frenektomi“
Although frenectomy is generally a safe procedure, as with any surgical procedure, there are risks and complications. These complications may include infection, bleeding, stitches coming loose, or poor wound healing.
During the healing process, it is important for the patient to take care of the wound according to the doctor’s recommendations and avoid certain foods or drinks. It is also important to use the prescribed medications regularly after the procedure.
Frenectomy may be performed to solve tongue or lip problems. Frenectomy may be necessary, especially if the tongue movements are restricted when the lingual frenulum is short or tight, or if the upper lip frenulum is too tight.
Frenectomy generally has a positive effect on speech and swallowing by freeing up tongue and lip movements. People with lingual frenulum problems in particular may experience improvements in their speech and swallowing abilities.
