An exaggerated fraenum in the centre of the inside upper lip may cause an unsightly central gap between the upper incisors. |
Fraenal attachment was assessed visually and if the fraenum was attached close to the tip of the tongue, then it was considered as ankyloglossia. |
She also has a high fraenum which prevented her teeth from closing together. |
Diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia and tied maxillary fraenum in infants using ErYAG and 1064 diode lasers. |
To avoid cutting through the fraenum, it is positioned slightly to one side underneath the tongue. |
The abnormal fraenum is attached so low on the gum-line that it props apart the two front teeth. |