Understanding the Lingual Frenulum: Histological Structure, Tissue Composition, and Implications for Tongue Tie Surgery

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Coronal section of excised lingual frenulum under tension (specimen 1). (a) Frenulum under tension (tongue elevated). (b) Frenulum under tension (tongue retracted). (c) Excised frenulum (white pin: ventral tongue attachment of frenulum). (d) Frenulum at mandibular insertion (anterior). (e): Mid frenulum: fascial layer drawn up into fold with overlying oral mucosa. (f) Suspension of genioglossus. (g) Mid frenulum.

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