A frenulum is a fold of mucous membrane that connects the lower surface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Normally, its length should be at least 21 mm, and its width should be up to 4 mm. Shortening of this fold belongs to minor developmental anomalies, occurs in 2.3-10% of infants. Pathology can cause complications, therefore, when diagnosing it, plastic surgery of the frenum of the tongue in children is recommended.
In Kyiv, experienced pediatric dentists from the Dobrobut MC clinic perform such an operation. Doctors have mastered modern plastics techniques, which allows them to get the best anatomical and functional treatment results.
Before setting the date of the operation, the doctor should examine the child and determine the degree of shortening of the frenum. To exclude contraindications, a standard set of blood and urine tests is performed, which can reveal abnormalities in the state of health. To minimize the risk of bacterial complications, it is recommended to perform professional oral hygiene before plastic surgery.
There are two options for correcting a short frenum:
Dissection of the frenum is a quick, safe procedure that does not require anesthesia. Indications for early operation are gross violations of the sucking function in a newborn.
Extensive plastic surgery of the frenum is performed for children of preschool and school-age. To facilitate the operation, general or local anesthesia is used, which allows the doctor to safely work with the tissues of the sublingual zone.
The final price of plastic surgery for the frenum of the tongue in children depends on the complexity and method of carrying out. The average cost of an operation in MC “Dobrobut” dentistry is low and affordable for all patients.
For quick healing of the tissues of the sublingual region after plastic surgery of the frenum, the following rules must be observed:
After the completion of primary rehabilitation, the child may need special gymnastics to restore the mobility of the tongue; to correct the speech, you will need to contact a speech therapist.
To correct a short frenum of the tongue in a child, contact the dentists of the MC Dobrobut clinic. An appointment for a doctor’s consultation in Kyiv is carried out by phone or through the feedback form.