Surgical methods of managing the upper lip frenulum - a literature review.

The upper lip frenulum with an overgrown structure or improper attachment is a common cause of hygienic, orthodontic, or prosthetic issues that prompt surgical intervention. The following article presents the surgical methods for the elimination of the overgrown frenulum, discussing and comparing them. Commonly used and described in the literature methods for surgical correction of the upper lip frenulum include frenulectomy, frenuloplasty, and laser excision of the frenulum.