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Interventions in the alteration on lingual frenum : systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Introduction Altered lingual frenum modifies the normal tongue mobility, which may influence the stomatognathic functions, resulting in anatomical, physiological and social damage to the subject. It is necessary that health professionals are aware of the
Cardoso, Carolina Louise   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Surgery Management of Rare Hypertrophic Frenum in an Infant

open access: yes, 2014
To report a rare case of a lateral frenum hypertrophy in an infant, this paper describes the case of a girl who came to a first dental appointment when she was 4 months old. A hypertrophic lateral frenum in the upper left canine region was detected.
Maria Cristina Reis Tavares   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Quantification of Removable Prosthesis Plaque Area Coverage Among Adult Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate removable dental prosthesis plaque area coverage assessment methods and conduct a meta‐analysis of prosthesis cleanliness status of adult patients wearing removable dental prostheses, quantified by using computerized planimetric assessments.
Tong Wah Lim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is Ankyloglossia Correlated With Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing? A Systematic Review

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 3, Page 1088-1098, March 2026.
An increasing breadth of conditions and symptoms are being ascribed to ankyloglossia. As diagnosis of ankyloglossia and frequency of frenotomy exponential increase, it is important to have an understanding of the associated evidence. This systematic review summarizes the evidence for ankyloglossia's association with sleep disordered breathing in ...
Nainika Venugopal   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Aesthetics and Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry: Consensus Report

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Periodontology, Volume 52, Issue 9, Page 1222-1244, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Aesthetics and patient‐reported experiences (PREs) and outcomes (PROs) influence treatment choices, but have been largely overlooked in periodontology and implant dentistry. This consensus conference evaluated these factors by focusing on gingival recession defects (GRDs), immediate or early/delayed implant placement and peri ...
Maurizio Tonetti   +40 more
wiley   +1 more source

Frenectomy Using Z-Plasty Technique in Case of Aberrant Frenum on Aesthetic Zone [PDF]

open access: yes
Background: Aberrant frenum can cause many problems such as central diastema, food impaction, dental caries, and aesthetic problems. This case can be handled with frenectomy, which is Z-Plasty technique can be used to treat thick and wide frenulum ...
Herawati, Dahlia   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Periosteal Fenestration Procedure in Apically Positioned Flap Increases the Attached Mucosal Width: An In Vivo Experimental Study

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Periodontology, Volume 52, Issue 9, Page 1362-1371, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the efficacy of the apically positioned flap (APF) with periosteal fenestration in increasing the width of the masticatory mucosa (MM, including attached and keratinized mucosa) and to assess the histological properties of the MM gained through this technique.
Inpyo Hong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Insight into the Frenum

open access: yes
The frenum is a fold of mucous membrane connecting the lips and cheeks to the gingiva periosteum and alveolar mucosa. It often contains muscle fibers. The maxillary labial frenum mandibular labial frenum and lingual frenum are the three most often seen ...
Kharidhi Laxman Vandana   +2 more
core   +1 more source

AI‐Driven Detection and Measurement of Keratinized Gingiva in Dental Photographs: Validation Using Reference Retainers

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Periodontology, Volume 52, Issue 7, Page 1056-1067, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate a deep learning (DL) model for detecting keratinized gingiva (KG) in dental photographs and validate its clinical applicability using reference retainers for calibration. Materials and Methods A total of 576 sextant photographs were selected from 32 subjects, each with three sets of photographs: iodine‐stained, unstained and ...
Ya‐Chi Chen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combination Therapy Of Frenectomy And Orthodontic Appliance For Midline Diastema Closure [PDF]

open access: yes
Introduction : Midline Diastema are a main aesthetic concern for patients, due to its location in anterior teeth and its visibility during smiling. One of the main causes for a midline diastema is an aberrant frenum position, causing the gap between the ...
Saputri, Ulfah Chaerani   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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