Oral Frenula: Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Clinical Implications

A 2-hour masterclass with Dr. Claudia Restrepo Serna, aimed at dentists, oral surgeons, speech therapists, and myofunctional therapy specialists who wish to delve deeper into the study of oral frenula, structures often underestimated in clinical practice.

Topics covered

• Normal anatomy and variations of oral frenula (upper labial, lower labial, lingual, and buccal) at different developmental stages.
• Diagnostic criteria for identifying alterations and restrictions.
• Correlation between altered frenula and orofacial dysfunctions: breathing, swallowing, chewing, and phonation.
• Impact on craniofacial development, occlusion, and the stability of orthodontic treatments.
• Functional and structural evaluation protocols with validated measurement tools.
• Interdisciplinary approaches: surgical indications vs. conservative management.

What you will achieve

You will learn to perform precise evaluations to determine when intervention is necessary and how to coordinate pre- and post-surgical management to optimize results. The masterclass combines updated theoretical foundations with analysis of clinical cases and evidence-based protocols.

Details

• Duration: 2 hours
• Format: Recorded (immediate access)
• Taught by: Dr. Claudia Restrepo Serna