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Frenectomy is a surgical procedure of removal of labial or lingual frenum. Labial Frenum is a band-like structure that connects the upper lip with the upper jaw and lower lip with lower jaw.
Frenectomy is required when labial frenum is attached higher which may cause a few issues
- Space between upper front two teeth (midline diastema)
- Gingival recession in lower front teeth
- Limited movement of lips
- Affects chewing & speech
- Hindrance in proper brushing
Frenectomy can be done by
- Conventional scalpel
- Electrosurgery
- Lasers
[/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”References”]Evaluation of upper labial frenectomy: A randomized, controlled comparative study of conventional scalpel technique and Er:YAG laser technique
Oral surgery: Labial frenectomy: Indications and practical implications
Perioperative outcomes of frenectomy using laser versus conventional surgery: a systematic review[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]
