The Chairside Instructor 52 Frenum before removal Incision of frenum Frenum after removal, tissue stitched together for proper healing Tori on both sides (bilateral) Tissue is partially removed and pulled back to expose tori Bone recontoured to remove tori Tissue is sutured following tori removal Frenectomy A frenum is a small band of tissue. Removal of the frenum, called a frenectomy, may be necessary if the frenum causes space between teeth. Tori Removal Frenum Frenectomy and Tori Removal Other Oral Conditions A torus is a bony bump or growth. Sometimes a torus (or “tori” if more than one torus, as pictured above) needs to be removed to make room for a partial or a denture, or to make more room for your tongue. Image ©Elesevier Inc. All rights reserved.