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

<div>Higher magnification of FOM fascia merging peripherally with periosteum. P: periosteum (curved black arrow). M: mandible. E: epithelium (FOM mucosal layer). Small arrows: FOM fascia merging with periosteum. Black star: lateral floor of mouth where FOM mucosa merges with gingival mucosa.</div>

International Journal of Otolaryngology

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Figure 5: Understanding the Lingual Frenulum: Histological Structure, Tissue Composition, and Implications for Tongue Tie Surgery 