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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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Deviation of the Mandibular Labial Frenum as Related to Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

, 2017
Aim: To investigate the association between mid-line deviation of the mandible, as determined by upper to lower labial frena, and signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs).
Georgios Kanavakis, Naif Bindayel, Moshabab Asiry   +2 more
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CORRECTING LABIAL THICK AND HIGH ATTACHED FRENUM (CLINICAL OBSERVATION). [PDF]

Journal of IMAB, 2012
Labial thick and high attached maxillary frenum is commonly regarded as contributing etiology for maintaining midline diastema and upper jaw delayed development.
Silvia Krusteva, Mariana Dimitrova, Hristo Daskalov, Stiliana Krusteva   +3 more
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Long‐Term Outcome of Guided Crown Lengthening and Lip Repositioning in the Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display

Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Managing excessive gingival display (EGD) is challenging and requires precise diagnosis and etiology‐driven treatment for long‐term stability. This report describes a digitally guided, staged approach combining esthetic crown lengthening (ECL) and lip repositioning (LR) for multifactorial EGD. Case Presentation A 28‐year‐old female presented
Hytham N. Fageeh, Hannah Wesley
wiley   +1 more source

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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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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Matrix‐Guided Composite Resin for Direct Diastema Closure: A Clinical Technique Report

Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The demand for esthetic dental procedures, particularly among younger patients, has increased significantly in recent years. Diastema, the gap between anterior teeth, is a prevalent esthetic issue. This case report introduces a new and less invasive procedure for diastema closure termed the putty matrix diastema closure (PMDC) method.
Ahmad Toumaj, Vahid Cheramin, Malihe Rezaei, Mahtab Mottaghi, Hannah Wesley   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of the Maxillary Labial Frenum

THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN ACADEMY OF PEDTATRIC DENTISTRY
This study examined the maxillary labial frenum (MLF) and its clinical implications, focusing on its anatomy, developmental changes, and management strategies. The MLF functions as a connective tissue linking the upper lip to the alveolar ridge, facilitating essential processes such as speech production, food consumption, and the maintenance of proper ...
openaire   +1 more source

Avaliação dos padrões de morfologia e inserção dos freios labiais em pacientes da clínica-escola de odontologia do Centro Universitário de João Pessoa - PB

Revista de Odontologia da UNESP
ResumoIntroduçãoA investigação dos padrões estruturais dos freios labiais é importante para o estabelecimento da frequência com que ocorrem as variações, sejam estas de normalidade ou prejudiciais à função.ObjetivoAvaliar os padrões de morfologia e ...
Isabella Lima Arrais RIBEIRO, Thiago Lopes FERNANDES, Desiree Almeida TRIGUEIRO, Consuelo Fernanda Macedo de SOUZA, Martinho Dinoá MEDEIROS JÚNIOR   +4 more
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Perawatan Diastema Sentral Akibat Tingginya Perlekatan Frenulum Labialis Rahang Atas

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2015
Maxillary central diastema in a child with deciduous or mixed dentition is common and normal, owing to the growth and development of the anterior segment of the upper jaw. However, if the central diastema persists after the permanent cuspids have erupted,
Irvina Desiyanti, Sri Harini Soemartono
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