Localization and quantity of frenulum

Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to determine the settlement of frenulums in oral cavity, numeral characteristics and especially their importance in mouth development in dentistry. Methods: The study was carried out on 600 cases selected among medical and nursery students. Results: As a result, in 576 of 600 cases, Frenulum labii inferior mediale, in 473 Frenulum labii inferior mediale sinister, in 512 Frenulum labii inferior mediale dexter, in 552 Frenulum labii superior mediale, in 58 Frenulum labii superior laterale sinister, in 48 Frenulum labii superior laterale dexter, in 556 Frenulum linguae mediale, in 8 Frenulum linguae laterale sinister and in 10 Frenulum linguae laterale dexter were found. Conclusion: Frenulum linguae, Frenulum labii superior and inferior which are found in the oral cavity are mucosal plicas. They take a role in teeth development and localization, and appearance of diastemas. Their settlement and number characteristics have an effect on phonation.