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The frenulum (or frenum) of the tongue, tongue web, lingual frenulum, frenulum linguae, or fraenulum [1] is a small fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the human tongue.
Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, is a congenital oral anomaly that may decrease the mobility of the tongue tip [1] and is caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenulum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. [2]
The inferior labial frenulum, or frenulum labii inferioris (Latin, meaning "little bridle of the lower lip"). is the frenulum connecting the lower gums with the lower lip. Function [ edit ]
Cases have risen dramatically over last decade, according to recent research
How to Manage Angular Cheilitis Symptoms If you notice the first signs of AC—a red patch in the corners of the mouth—take steps to address it, which will ease the discomfort and make it go ...
Anatomy of the human mouth, including the frenulum of the tongue. A frenulum / ˈ f r ɛ n j ʊ l əm / or frenum / ˈ f r iː n əm / (pl.: frenula or frena, from the Latin frēnulum, "little bridle", the diminutive of frēnum [1]) is a small fold of tissue that secures the motion of a mobile organ in the body.
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Oversized Labial Frenulum: Diastema is sometimes caused or exacerbated by the action of a labial frenulum (the tissue connecting the lip to the gum), causing high mucosal attachment and less attached keratinized tissue. This is more prone to recession or by tongue thrusting, which can push the teeth apart.