Dental surgery

Frenectomy, which is the clipping of the lip or tongue frenulum

A frenulum of the lip or tongue that is too short or attached too low can impede speech, sucking in infants, hygiene, and cause diastema or gum recession. A frenectomy is a short procedure that effectively resolves this problem.

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Frenectomy at Mabel Clinic

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Diagnostics and a treatment plan with no obligations.

Painless treatment

Effective anesthesia and comfort at every stage of the visit.

Post-treatment care

Clear recommendations, follow-up checks, and constant contact with the clinic.

When a frenectomy is indicated

We recommend lingual frenulectomy in cases of restricted tongue mobility, speech defects, and feeding difficulties in infants. A labial frenulectomy is indicated when it contributes to a diastema (a gap between the front teeth), pulls the gum causing recession, or hinders oral hygiene and denture stability. We assess the indications together, sometimes in consultation with a speech therapist or an orthodontist.

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When a frenectomy is indicated

We recommend lingual frenulectomy in cases of restricted tongue mobility, speech defects, and feeding difficulties in infants. A labial frenulectomy is indicated when it contributes to a diastema (a gap between the front teeth), pulls the gum causing recession, or hinders oral hygiene and denture stability. We assess the indications together, sometimes in consultation with a speech therapist or an orthodontist.

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When a frenectomy is indicated

We recommend lingual frenulectomy in cases of restricted tongue mobility, speech defects, and feeding difficulties in infants. A labial frenulectomy is indicated when it contributes to a diastema (a gap between the front teeth), pulls the gum causing recession, or hinders oral hygiene and denture stability. We assess the indications together, sometimes in consultation with a speech therapist or an orthodontist.

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How the treatment is carried out at Mabel Clinic

A frenectomy usually takes around fifteen minutes and is performed under local anaesthetic. The doctor gently cuts and releases the abnormal frenulum attachment, and the wound is closed with single, thin sutures. The procedure is safe for both children and adults. Immediately afterwards, you can return to your daily activities, following a few simple recommendations.

Healing and results after frenuloplasty

The wound usually heals within one to two weeks, and any discomfort is minor and short-lived. In children with speech defects, the best results are achieved by combining the procedure with speech therapy exercises, which reinforce the new mobility of the tongue. Following a frenectomy, hygiene also becomes easier, and the gums and the space between the teeth are given the right conditions for proper development.

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Healing and results after frenuloplasty

The wound usually heals within one to two weeks, and any discomfort is minor and short-lived. In children with speech defects, the best results are achieved by combining the procedure with speech therapy exercises, which reinforce the new mobility of the tongue. Following a frenectomy, hygiene also becomes easier, and the gums and the space between the teeth are given the right conditions for proper development.

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Healing and results after frenuloplasty

The wound usually heals within one to two weeks, and any discomfort is minor and short-lived. In children with speech defects, the best results are achieved by combining the procedure with speech therapy exercises, which reinforce the new mobility of the tongue. Following a frenectomy, hygiene also becomes easier, and the gums and the space between the teeth are given the right conditions for proper development.

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