Oral Frenulum, Accessory

Definition:

Objective: Extra fold of tissue extending from the alveolar ridge to the inner surface of the upper or lower lip

Comments:

This finding is assessed by gently retracting the oral mucosa from the alveolar ridge. Typically there is a single maxillary and a single mandibular frenulum located in the midline between the two central incisors. Abnormalities of the alveolar ridges may accompany accessory frenula, but these should be assessed separately.

Synonyms:

• Extra Oral Frenulum
• Supernumerary Oral Frenulum

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