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Frenulum of upper lip

Frenulum labii superioris

  • Synonym: Frenulum of superior lip

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The frenulum of upper lip (superior labial frenulum) is a midline mucosal fold connecting the inner surface of the upper lip to the gingiva of the maxilla. It helps stabilise the upper lip.

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References

  • Smile Care Plymouth (no date) What is the upper lip frenulum and when should it be treated? Available at: Smile Care Plymouth (Accessed: 18 May 2026).

  • Cleveland Clinic (no date) Frenum (mouth frenulum): What it is, function & anatomy. Available at: Cleveland Clinic (Accessed: 18 May 2026).

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