Linguistic frenulum and lip plastic surgery in Dnipro
Cosmetic and functional effect
Rapid rehabilitation
The frenulum of the tongue is an elastic fold that connects the lower jaw and the tongue. It largely determines the mobility of the latter, affects the pronunciation of sounds, chewing food, swallowing. Normally, the length of the fold in adults is 25-30 mm. If it is longer, it provides additional mobility of the tongue. However, more often the frenulum is shortened, which negatively affects diction, the formation of the correct oval of the face, bite and food consumption.
Usually, such a problem is detected in childhood, which the pediatrician informs the child's parents about. If the problem is left unattended, it continues to cause inconvenience. To solve this problem, the fold is trimmed, which improves the mobility of the tongue. We offer this corrective procedure for both children and adults.
Resection of the lingual frenulum: indications and contraindications
Characteristic symptoms of pathology
- Bite and jaw anatomy disorders.
- Problems with chewing food and swallowing.
- Limited tongue mobility.
- Inharmonious breathing.
- Problems with pronunciation of sounds and speech.
- Difficulties in using some orthopedic and orthodontic dental structures.
Possible defects of the sublingual fold
- Deviation from the proportionality of the classical arch shape.
- Reduced size, which limits the mobility of the tongue.
- Lack of average symmetry in attachment to the lower jaw or tongue.
The manifestation of characteristic symptoms suggests the presence of a problem. A dentist can accurately detect it during a visual examination. If frenulum correction is required, the doctor conducts a full medical examination, assesses the situation and suggests the optimal method of plastic surgery.
Limitations and contraindications to the procedure
- Carious lesions of the teeth with complications.
- Gum disease.
- Osteomyelitis.
- Chronic pathologies of the oral cavity.
- Blood clotting disorders.
- Some infectious and oncological diseases.
Individual indications and contraindications to the operation are determined by the dentist. It takes into account the nature of the pathology, the characteristics of your body, and the list of available anesthetics.
Plastic surgery of the short frenulum of the tongue: effective methods
Depending on the condition of the fold, different approaches are used to correct it:
- Frenectomy. Partial or complete removal of the sublingual frenulum.
- Frenotomy. Dissection of the fold if it is too short.
- Frenuloplasty. Cutting off the upper or lower edge of the frenulum with subsequent fixation in another place.
Local anesthesia is used during the procedure. In case of increased sensitivity, the operation may be performed under medically induced sleep. The surgeon performs the correction using a scalpel or laser. The laser method is characterized by less invasiveness, greater efficiency, a short rehabilitation period, plastic surgery without stitches and scar formation.
Recovery after surgery
The main rehabilitation period lasts no more than 5-7 days. During this time, you should:
- Refrain from eating too hot or cold foods.
- Carefully perform oral hygiene.
- Avoid sharp articulations with the tongue.
- Do myogymnastics (the doctor will advise you on suitable exercises).
2-3 days after the procedure, you should visit a doctor for a preventive examination to make sure that the tissues are healing properly and the stitches are removed (if they do not dissolve on their own). At first, there may be slight discomfort. However, soon improvements in chewing and swallowing, proper speech development, increased tongue mobility become noticeable, and in the future – normalization of the bite, alignment of the facial oval, and symmetry of the lips.
Do you observe characteristic symptoms of sublingual frenulum pathology in yourself or a loved one? Then make an appointment with a doctor for an examination and consultation. You can apply online on this page of the site or by phone. Professional lingual frenulum plastic surgery at a reasonable price – contact the private dental center in Dnipro HARMONY DENTAL!
Price for lingual frenulum plastic surgery in Dnipro
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Consultation | from 200 UAH |
| Fringe plastic surgery | from 2,000 UAH |
| Suturing the wound | from 200 UAH |
| Injection anesthesia | from 200 UAH |
