Lip plasticity is an operation that allows you to fix the developmental abnormalities. In the “Dent-House” clinic in Odessa, you can solve the problem and correct the upper or lower lip bridge. To learn more about the cost of such a procedure in Odessa and about all the nuances of its conduct, make an appointment with the doctors of the Dent-House clinic online or by the phone indicated on the site. We can also perform art restoration of teeth and many other dental procedures.
Determining the need to carry out plastic lips
In the human mouth, there are several anatomical elements at once, which are united by the general name “Uzdechka”. The bridle of the tongue is attached to the lower side of the tongue and connected to the lower jaw. The bridle of the upper and lower lips connect the mucous gums with the inner surface of the upper and lower lips, respectively.
The functional purpose of the lip bridle is to limit the range of movement of the upper and lower lips and provide additional fastening to the jaws. Therefore, with anomalies, the lips of the lips, for example, with improper fastening or lack of its length, may occur a number of problems that we will talk about below.
A shortened ultrasound of the tongue can be diagnosed in infants. By the way, at the same age, it is best to perform medical manipulations associated with trimming or other correction of the frenum of the tongue. At this age, the child has not yet developed nerve endings and blood vessels in this zone, there is no danger of touching them. Correction of the Language Language Languages can be carried out without anesthesia
The anatomical abnormalities of the development of lip bridle are usually found much later. And often this happens as a result of visits to dentists and speech therapists.
At an early age, defects in the mouth of the oral cavity can cause problems with sucking. As they grow older, these anomalies can provoke functional speech disorders. A shortened ligament leads to tensioning the edges of the gums, which provokes the formation of gingival pockets, the remains of food accumulate in them, as a result, dental problems arise. With a short upper lip, a diastem can develop, that is, the gaps between the teeth.
Indications and contraindications for plastics of the upper or lower lip fittings
Indications for correction are the following problems:
- difficult sucking during breastfeeding;
- problems with chewing food in more adulthood;
- speech defects, including rare ones as difficulties with pronouncing vowels;
- the formation of gingival pockets, pathological bite;
- caries, periodontal disease;
- teeth exposure due to delaying the gums;
- development of cracks between the central tooth units;
- Violation of the anatomy of the lips, the asymmetry of the smile.
To prevent the occurrence of such problems or correct the shortcomings that have already arisen, make an appointment with the dentists of the DENT-HOUSE clinic in Odessa. You will learn about the possible ways to solve the problem, how much treatment costs and how it will take place.
Like any other surgical procedure, the correction of the lips of the lip has its contraindications.
- acute infectious diseases;
- blood diseases;
- oncological diseases;
- diabetes mellitus;
- autoimmune diseases;
- Mental disorders.
- Stomatitis, gingivitis, caries and other inflammatory diseases require preliminary treatment.
Remember that the younger the child, the easier it is to prevent dental and speech therapy problems and the less the risk of complications. Therefore, if an anomaly of the development of bridle is detected, try to get to an appointment with Dent House doctors soon.
The optimal time for adjusting the bridle after infancy is 7-8 years when constant teeth are drawn. This does not exclude the possibility of correcting the situation at an earlier age, when the first milk cutters appear, that is, at about 2 years.
Methods of correcting the problem
Plasticity of the lip bridle is carried out on an outpatient basis. The intervention is performed under anesthesia. During the operation, various methods of correction of the bridle can be used.
- Frenulotomy is a method of transverse dissection of the membrane, followed by tightening and stitching in the longitudinal direction.
- Frenectomy is a resection of a wide bridle that is more often used to correct the membranes of the upper lip. During such an intervention, parts of the tissues of the mucosa and interdental papillae are removed.
- Frenuloectomy is a surgical method of excision of an excessively stretched bridle in the area of its exit from the gums for the convergence and connection of the edges of the cut. This method is standard in cases of breakdown of the bridle, which sometimes occurs in children with data of anatomical defects, as well as in cases of injuries in babies with a normally developed bridle.
- Frenuloplasty – this method consists in moving the place of attachment of the bridle and/or increasing its length. Most often, it is this method that is used to correct serious violations. In this case, the flap of fabric is removed, which is then sewn to correct the position of the bridle or for its lengthening.
In recent years, new methods of correction of the bridle, such as laser and radio wave surgery have been actively developing and implemented.
Laser correction provides high incision of the cut and coagulation of blood vessels, which significantly reduces the risk of bleeding and accelerates healing. Laser Frenulotomy and Frenectomy can be performed on an outpatient basis and under local anesthesia, which makes these procedures more comfortable for the patient.
The use of radio waves for adjusting the bridle also has high accuracy and minimal trauma. Radio waves allow you to carry out cuts and coagulation of tissues with minimal damage and risk of inflammation. This method is especially effective for patients with thin and sensitive skin.
Rehabilitation after surgery
After correction of the bridle, it is important to follow the doctor’s recommendations for quick and successful recovery. These include:
- oral hygiene – regular rinsing with antiseptic solutions will help prevent the development of infections and accelerate the healing process;
- diet – in the first days after surgery, acute, solid and hot food should be avoided, which can injure the healing wound;
- Speech therapy exercises – in some cases, a speech therapist’s help may be required to restore and improve speech skills.
In Odessa, in the clinic “Dent House”, they will find an approach to any patient. Our experts qualitatively and painlessly perform surgical interventions of any complexity. You can clarify the prices of our services, including the installation of veneers, you can in the Price section, and it is convenient to make an appointment directly on the site.
