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

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Preparation steps for excising frenulum specimens (fresh tissue cadavers). (a, b) Fresh specimen: tongue elevated to place frenulum under tension. (c) Fresh specimen: tongue supported, keeping frenulum under tension and elevated. (d) Frozen specimen: supports removed , frenulum remains in elevated position. (e) Main tissue block with frenulum excised. (f) Excised frenulum specimen.

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