Frenectomy

A frenum is a small band of tissue. Removal of the frenum, called a frenectomy, may be necessary if the frenum causes space between teeth.

Frenum before removal

Incision of frenum

Frenum after removal, tissue stitched together for proper healing

Tori Removal

A torus is a bony bump or growth. Sometimes a torus (or “tori” if more than one torus, as pictured above) needs to be removed to make room for a partial or a denture, or to make more room for your tongue.

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Tori on both sides (bilateral)

Tissue is partially removed and pulled back to expose tori

Bone recontoured to remove tori

Tissue is sutured following tori removal