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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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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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Longitudinal changes of the insertion of the maxillary labial frenum in children and adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment [PDF]

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2023
This study aimed to evaluate potential vertical changes in the position of the maxillary labial frenum (MLF) insertion in growing children and to compare these changes to the vertical growth of the dentoalveolar process and lower facial third.This retrospective longitudinal study investigated records of 33 healthy children.
Schuepbach, Ian, Vento Bosch, Cristina, Denes, Balazs Jozsef, Antonarakis, Gregory, Kiliaridis, Stavros   +4 more
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Maxillary labial frenum morphology and midline diastema among 3 to 12-year-old schoolgoing children in Sri Ganganagar city: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2018
Introduction: Dentofacial aesthetics plays an important role in social interaction and psychological well-being because it affects how people perceive themselves and how they are perceived by society.
P T Jonathan, Himani Thakur, Abhiruchi Galhotra, Virat Galhotra, Neha Gupta   +4 more
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Association between superior labial frenum and maxillary midline diastema — a systematic review

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2022
Pediatric otolaryngologists have seen an increased focus on upper lip frenum as a possible culprit for feeding difficulties and the development of maxillary midline diastema (MMD). This increase may be encouraged by parents' exposure to medical advice over the internet about breastfeeding and potential long-term aesthetic concerns for their children ...
Tom Ben-Dov, Max April, Carlita Anglin   +2 more
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Twelve-Year Follow-Up of Laser Frenectomy during Early Mixed Dentition

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2023
Median maxillary labial frenum (MMLF) is one of the oral freni, found on the inner side of the centre of the upper lip. Maxillary midline diastema (MMD) is commonly associated with highly attached frenum, and frenectomy during early mixed dentition is ...
Elhadi Mohieldin Awooda
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An Insight into the Frenum

RGUHS Journal of Dental Sciences
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.
Kharidhi Laxman Vandana, Vangara Aditya, Nazam Lakhani Lakhani   +2 more
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Association Between Maxillary Labial Frenum Attachment Types and Early Childhood Caries: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

Oral Health Prev Dent
This study aimed to evaluate the distribution of maxillary labial frenum (MLF) attachment types and their potential association with the development of early childhood caries (ECC) in children aged 2 to 5 years who presented to our clinic for routine check-ups or treatment.A total of 92 children aged 24-71 months (53 girls and 39 boys) were included in
Yilgör NY, Şimşek Derelioğlu S, Eser Tuna P, Şengül F, Aslan İnce NN.   +4 more
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Median diastema: Prevalence, novel classification, and evidence-based investigation [PDF]

Journal of Orthodontic Science
BACKGROUND: Maxillary midline diastema (MMD) is a gap between the maxillary central incisors, posing cosmetic and psychosocial concerns for most patients. MMD results from multifactorial causes, including labial frenum, microdontia, genetics, and various
Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Nawadir Hamoud Alanazi, Tethkar Mukhlef Alanzi, Shahad Mohammad, Mona Saleh Alazmi, Awsaf Murdhi Alruwaili, Aynaa Fawaz AlRashed, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Yahya Abdullah Alogaibi   +8 more
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Maxillary Labial Frenum and Its Relationship to Developing Dentition in Korean Children

The Journal of the Korean Academy of Pedtatric Dentistry, 2014
This study was performed to evaluate the relationship between the types of maxillary labial frenum attachment and the dental age in children. The maxillary labial frenum attachment levels were examined from the children who visited Chonbuk National University Dental Hospital between April, 2010 and December, 2013.
Yeon-Mi Yang
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