Lingual frenulum


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Lingual frenulum


Illustration of the lingual frenulum

The lingual frenulum is a band of tissue connecting the tongue to the bottom of the mouth.

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Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist
Last Updated September 26, 2008

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