frenuloplasty of tongue frenuloplasty of tongue a frenuloplasty of tongue is a frenuloplasty of the frenulum of tongue. a tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie" which is also known as ankyloglossia. in this condition the frenulum of the tongue restricts range of motion which may interfere with breastfeeding or speech. a less extensive clipping of the lingual frenulum is known as a frenotomy.