frenotomy (redirected from traumatic frenotomy)

fre·not·o·my (fr-nt-m)

n.

Incision of a frenum, especially of the frenulum of the tongue.

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frenotomy (frnot´mē),

n the cutting of a frenum; posibly the release of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), although this is not the preferred method of treatment. More common term: frenectomy.

frenotomy, traumatic

(frnot´mē trmat´ik),
n a laceration of an oral frenum, usually the maxillary labial frenum, due to trauma. Most commonly seen in children.

Traumatic frenectomy.

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frenotomy

the cutting of a frenum (frenulum).