LINGUAL FRENECTOMY

Abstract

A frenum is a fold of mucous membrane, usually with enclosed muscle fibers, that attaches the lips and cheeks to the alveolar mucosa and/or gingiva and underlying periosteum. Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue tie, is a congenital oral anomaly which limits the tongue's range of motion. Ankyloglossia management should be considered at any age considering the risk-benefit evaluation and because of the highest vascularization and mobility of tongue: lingual frenectomy should be performed with less traumatic events to avoid post-operative complications. In this article we report a case of 17 years old female with ankyloglossia, complaining of difficulty in speech. It was surgically treated with proper healing and good patient satisfaction.