Frenulum of lower lip

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Frenulum of lower lip
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Mouth illustration (frenulum of lower lip visible at center bottom).
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Latin frenulum labii inferioris oris
TA98 A05.1.01.011
TA2 2787
FMA 59822
Anatomical terminology

The inferior labial frenulum, or frenulum labii inferioris (Latin, meaning "little bridle of the lower lip"). is the frenulum connecting the lower gums with the lower lip.

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Function

The inferior labial frenulum, alongside the superior labial frenulum, provides stability to the upper and lower lip. [1]

Medical conditions

Absence of the inferior labial frenulum and/or the lingual frenulum is associated with the classical and hypermobility types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but can also be absent in those without any underlying medical conditions. [2]

Tearing of the inferior labial frenulum may occur after being bit, especially after a fall, resulting in bleeding and pain. Treatment can normally be done at home, and usually heals on its own within 3–4 days. Tearing of the inferior labial frenulum, as proven by various studies, can not be considered a sign of domestic abuse. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Mintz, Sheldon M.; Siegel, Michael A.; Seider, Paul J. (March 2005). "An overview of oral frena and their association with multiple syndromic and nonsyndromic conditions". Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics. 99 (3): 321–324. doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2004.08.008. ISSN   1079-2104. PMID   15716839.
  2. ↑ Felice, Claudio De; Toti, Paolo; Maggio, Giovanni Di; Parrini, Stefano; Bagnoli, Franco (2001-05-12). "Absence of the inferior labial and lingual frenula in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome" . The Lancet. 357 (9267): 1500–1502. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(00)04661-4. ISSN   0140-6736. PMID   11377605. S2CID   24967022.
  3. ↑ Welbury, Richard (2007). "Torn labial frenum in isolation not pathognomonic of physical abuse". Evidence-Based Dentistry. 8 (3): 71. doi: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400505 . ISSN   1462-0049. PMID   17891120. S2CID   23656133.


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