A frenectomy (surgical) is a minor oral surgery that removes or releases a frenum (a small fold of tissue). A frenum can attach the lip or tongue to the gums or floor of the mouth. The goal is to reduce tension or restriction caused by that tissue band. It is commonly discussed in dentistry, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatrics, and oral surgery.

The ridge recontouring technique is a way to reshape ridge-like tooth anatomy, most often the marginal ridges of back teeth or the edge-and-line-angle contours of front teeth. The ridge recontouring approach is commonly done by adding and sculpting tooth-colored resin (composite) to restore normal shape and contact with neighboring teeth. The ridge recontouring term is sometimes used more broadly in dentistry (for example, reshaping an edentulous gum/bone ridge), but this overview focuses on the bonded, tooth-surface procedure that uses restorative materials. The ridge recontouring goal is to improve tooth form, function, and cleanability while keeping the treatment conservative when possible.

vestibuloplasty is a surgical procedure that increases the depth of the oral vestibule (the space between the lips/cheeks and the gums). It is most commonly used as part of pre-prosthetic surgery to help dentures fit and function more predictably. It can also be used to improve soft-tissue anatomy around natural teeth or dental implants in selected cases. The goal is usually to create more stable, accessible gum and mucosal tissues for comfort and hygiene.