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Labial frenum attachment and its association with oral hygiene status in patients reporting to a local tertiary care dental hospital

Journal of University Medical & Dental College
Background and Objective: The labial frenum plays an important role in providing attachment between the lip and the alveolar process and at the same time contributes significantly to the maintenance of proper oral hygiene.
Maha Maqbool, Usman Manzoor, Ahmad Danyal, Abrar Humayun , Nuvaira Ijaz   +4 more
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Laser assisted modified lip repositioning surgery for the treatment of excessive gingival display using Y V plasty: A case report

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2023
Excessive gingival display is matter of concern for a lot of patients and affects their psychological well-being. Various methods have been employed to reduce excessive gingival display but with variable results.
Simran Ghumman, Devinder Singh Kalsi, Vikrant Sharma, Khushboo Arora, Ajit Jaiswal, Girish Chaudhary   +5 more
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Modified lip repositioning: A surgical approach to treat the gummy smile

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2015
Gummy smile has been an esthetic concern for many patients. This clinical report describes a successful surgical coverage obtained by modified lip repositioning, thus surgically treating the gummy smile.
Aditya Gopinath Rao, Vijay Prasad Koganti, Ashok Kodangala Prabhakar, Sweta Soni   +3 more
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Evaluating the clinical efficacy of maxillary labial frenectomy procedure using diode laser (980 nm) and conventional scalpel: An observational study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2023
Aim: This is an era of minimally invasive and least traumatic surgical interventions being focused on. The traditional scalpel frenectomy technique offers an increase in post-operative sequelae.
Kiran Vincent, Sachin Aslam, Roshni Abida, Tom Thomas, Mathew Pynummoottil Cherian, Sooraj Soman   +5 more
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Integrating Periodontal Care and Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Study of a Patient Treated With Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT)

Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Adult orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontal fragility requires careful interdisciplinary planning. This case report describes the interdisciplinary management of a 52‐year‐old female patient presenting with generalized gingival recessions (GRs), thin periodontal biotype, and dental crowding, treated using clear aligner therapy (CAT ...
Waddah Sabouni, Jean-Philippe Mercier, Arthur Brincat, Hannah Wesley   +3 more
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Porcelain Laminate Veneers and Zirconia Abutment: The Winning Duo for Esthetic Management of the Anterior Maxilla

Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Achieving optimal esthetics, function, and biocompatibility in such cases often necessitates the integration of all‐ceramic restorations and dental implants. Single‐tooth implant‐supported restorations, especially in the anterior region, remain a challenging yet preferred option for tooth replacement.
Ines Azouzi, Obaid Garouachi, Ilhem Ben Othmen, Sarra Nasri, Med Bassem Khattèche, Samir Nammour   +5 more
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Simplified Technique for Frenal Excision Using Modified Frenectomy Combined with a Laterally Positioned Graft for Orthodontic Frenal Excision: A Case Report [PDF]

Dental Journal of Advance Studies
Aim and background: The maxillary labial frenum is a fold of mucosal tissue that emerges as a posteruptive remnant of tectolabial bands. Frenal aberrations can lead to diastema formation between central incisors.
Karuna Joshi, Chandrababu Sudha Baiju, Gunjan Gupta, Dinesh   +3 more
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Management of peri‐implant soft tissue dehiscence with combined prosthetic‐surgical approach: A case report

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, Volume 15, Issue 4, Page 395-401, December 2025.
Abstract Background This case report presents the management of an esthetic complication of a peri‐implant soft tissue dehiscence (PSTD) through a combined prosthetic‐surgical approach. Methods and Results A 53‐year‐old healthy Hispanic male presented to our practice for the treatment of an implant esthetic complication. A diagnosis of PSTD class III C
Omran Bishbish Zeino, Yoon Jeong Kim
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Carbon Dioxide Laser as an Alternative Tool to the Conventional Scalpel in Lip Repositioning Surgery: A Case Series

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
CO2 laser‐assisted lip repositioning demonstrating surgical steps, reduction in the amount of exposed gingiva, presereved nasolabial angle, and improved esthetic outcomes. ABSTRACT CO2 laser‐assisted lip repositioning in three patients resulted in a mean 1.9 mm reduction in gingival display, no postoperative complications, full patient satisfaction ...
Sara Alkari, Omar Hamadah
wiley   +1 more source

Ectopic eruption of maxillary central incisor through abnormally thickened labial frenum: An unusual presentation

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2017
Ectopic eruption is a deviation from the normal eruption pattern, making the tooth erupt out of its normal position, and possibly causing resorption of adjacent primary teeth. A wide range of etiological factors may be responsible for ectopic eruption of
Neeraj Gugnani, I K Pandit, Monika Gupta, Shalini Gugnani, Ashmi Vishnoi, Ozasvita Sabharwal, Swati Manhas   +6 more
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