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Release of ankyloglossia (frenotomy)

Type
Procedure
Curriculum level
Perform independently (DrNB, NMC)
Also called
tongue-tie release, frenotomy

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Where the curriculum asks for it

“Release of ankyloglossia” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 16)

“Release of ankyloglossia” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 14)

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