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Proposed classification of medial maxillary labial frenum based on morphology

Dental Hypotheses, 2014
Objectives: To propose a new classification of median maxillary labial frenum (MMLF) based on the morphology in permanent dentition, conducting a cross-sectional survey.
Ranjana Mohan, Pankaj Kumar Soni, Munagala Karthik Krishna, Mohan Gundappa   +3 more
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Evaluating diode laser and conventional scalpel techniques in maxillary labial frenectomy for patient perception, tissue healing, and clinical efficacy: six-month results of a randomized controlled study. [PDF]

Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal
This study aims to compare scalpel and diode laser techniques regarding patients’ perceptions, tissue healing, diastema, and periodontal clinical parameters in the treatment of abnormal labial frenum.
Tastan Eroglu Z, Babayigit O, Ucan Yarkac F, Yildiz K, Ozkan Sen D.   +4 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

An Insight into the Role of the Maxillary Labial Frenum in the Growth of the Maxilla: A Systematic Review

The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 2019
Background: The review attempts to provide synthesis of published studies evaluating the influence of an aberrant frenum attached close to the gingival margin or with inadequate width of attached gingiva on the growth of the maxilla.
Rajani Elayadath Rajagopalan, Biswas Palakunnu Padmaprabha   +1 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Prevalence of Maxillary and Mandibular Frenal Attachment and Its Association with Age, Gender, and Oral Hygiene Status in Nepalese Population Seeking Dental Treatment [PDF]

International Journal of Dentistry
Objective. Frenum attachments are folds of mucous membrane that connect the lips to the alveolar mucosa and underlying periosteum. Aberrant positioning of the maxillary and mandibular labial frenum can lead to various clinical issues, including ...
Arjun Hari Rijal, Manoj Humagain, Simant Lamichhane, Pratistha Ghimire, Sachita Thapa   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Morphological variations of the labial frenum, type of attachment and presence of diastemas: integrative review

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2023
Objective: The aim of the present literature review was to compile data on the frequency of morphological and attachment types of the upper and lower labial frenum in different populations and investigate the association between the attachment level of ...
Aline SANTOS, Lindinalva Marielly SILVA, Isabela LIMA, Lívia Maria Lopes de OLIVEIRA, Bruna de Carvalho Farias VAJGEL, Renata CIMÕES   +5 more
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Z Plasty – An Aesthetic Surgery for Aberrant Labial Frenum: A Case Report [PDF]

, 2022
Background: Aberrant labial frenum can cause central diastema, gingival recession and affect aesthetic appearance. Several techniques are available for removing the attachment of an abnormal frenulum.
Adam Mardiana, Andi, Endang, Sherly, Irawaty Djais, Arni, Sigit Nardiatmo, SP, Wahyu Putri, Sri   +4 more
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Cerebral Palsy and Ankyloglossia: Improved Sleep, Speech, Swallowing, and Breathing After Tongue-Tie Release: A Case Series. [PDF]

Spec Care Dentist
ABSTRACT Aims To assess the impact of tongue‐tie (ankyloglossia) and lip‐tie release on functional outcomes in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and explore the role of oral restrictions in hindering therapy progress. Methods Four female patients with CP, aged 10 months, 3 years, 6 years, and 7 years, underwent tongue‐tie release with ...
Baxter R, Merkel-Walsh R.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Surgical excision of an inverted-Y frenum

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2023
Frenula of the oral cavity consist of the labial, buccal, or lingual frenum. They are folds of mucous membrane enclosing connective tissue. Clinically, an abnormal/aberrant frenum can pull the gingival margins causing recession, plaque accumulation ...
Moitri Ojha, Deepika Pawar Chandrashekara Rao, Pratibha Shashikumar, J T Madhushree   +3 more
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Evaluation of Association Between High Frenal Attachment and Severity of Midline Diastema [PDF]

, 2023
Introduction: A "midline diastema" arises when there is a space of more than 0.5 millimeters between the proximal surfaces of two consecutive teeth. There is usually open space between the two central incisors.
Kumar M, Dr. Naveen, P S, Samyuktha
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Optimizing Denture Stability: A Digital Workflow for Managing Bimaxillary Flabby Ridges in a Complete Denture Fabrication. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT An integrated impression technique combining mucocompressive and functional approaches, supported by a digital workflow and closed‐mouth 3D‐printed prototypes, can effectively manage flabby ridges and mobile soft tissues. This method enhances denture stability, improves treatment efficiency, and increases patient satisfaction in complete ...
Garcia E, Jurado CA, Floriani F.
europepmc   +2 more sources