The Role of the Maxillary Labial Frenectomy in Closure of the Midline Diastema: A Review and Management Recommendations [PDF]
, 2023 A maxillary midline diastema is often seen in childhood as part of physiological development, but those persisting after the establishment of the permanent dentition may be a functional and aesthetic concern for which patients seek treatment.
Ashley, P +4 more
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Pattern of distribution and etiologies of Midline diastema among Kurdistan-region Population [PDF]
, 2020 Aim of study was to evaluate the prevalence and etiological factors that contribute in midline diastema in Kurdistan region-Iraq population among different age groups and genders.
Al Azzawi, Arkan-Muslim +2 more
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Morphology of Maxillary Frenum and Correlation to Diastema in Children with Primary, Mixed, and Permanent Dentition [PDF]
Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric DentistryContext: The labial frenum is subject to change with growing age and physical development. It is thought to be a contributing factor to maxillary diastema.
Anshula N Deshpande +5 more
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Use of DENLASE Diode Laser (980 nm/7 W) in Labial Frenectomy for a child of 11 years old [PDF]
, 2014 Labial frenum is the fold of mucosa that attaches specific area of inner surface of upper lip to the specific area of alveolar mucosa. The adverse effects of a low-attaching frenum are: midline diastema, poor aesthetics and gingival recession. It can be
Negm, SAM
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Laser Gingivectomy in a Patient Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Case Report
Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences, 2023 The benefits of using a laser in soft tissue treatment include less oedema, reduced inflammation, and quicker recovery. Nowadays, soft-tissue interventions, including periodontal recontouring, operculectomy, or frenectomy, are possible thanks to the ...
Nauman Rauf Khan +3 more
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, 2017 The oral cavity is the first component of the digestive tract, which is delimited by the lips anteriorly and the oropharynx posteriorly. The oral cavity functions as a protective barrier and is an essential component for speech and swallowing ...
Burgess, Jeff +6 more
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Periodontitis and Periodontal Conditions in Systemically Healthy Children and Adolescents
Journal of Clinical Periodontology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To answer the PICoS question ‘in systemically healthy children and adolescents (Population), what are the main features of periodontitis, necrotising periodontal diseases (NPD) and other periodontal conditions (periodontal abscesses, endo‐periodontal lesions, traumatic occlusal forces, prosthesis‐ and tooth‐related factors ...
Inbar Eshkol‐Yogev +5 more
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Masking of midline diastema-a smokescreen approach
Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2019 Midline diastema is a common esthetic problem in both mixed and permanent dentition. Many innovative therapies vary from restorative procedures such as composite build-up to surgery (frenectomy), and orthodontic corrections are also available.
Yamini Rajachandrasekaran +1 more
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Moving an incisor across the midline: A treatment alternative in an adolescent patient [PDF]
, 2011 A 13-year-old sought treatment for a severely compromised maxillary left central incisor and an impacted fully developed left canine. Extraction of both teeth became necessary.
Bosio, Jose A +2 more
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Perio-Aesthetic Treatment With Frenectomy and Crown Lengthening: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2022 Background: High frenum attachment has a detrimental effect on periodontal tissue and esthetics. High adhesion to the frenulum can lead to gingivitis and central diastema, which are indications for frenectomy.
Pramesti Lastianny, Sri, Yusuf, Muhammad
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