Background and objective: Frenum is a mucous membrane fold that attaches the lip and the cheek to the alveolar mucosa, gingiva, and the underlying periosteum. The frena may jeopardize the gingival health when they are attached too closely to the gingival
Vijayalakshmi Divater +5 more
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The Role of the Maxillary Labial Frenectomy in Closure of the Midline Diastema: A Review and Management Recommendations [PDF]
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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Association of Median Diastema with Maxillary Labial Frenal Attachment in School-Going Children [PDF]
Objective: To determine the frequency of the type of maxillary labial frenal attachment and its association with median diastema in school-going children of Raiwind, Lahore.
Hida Tajasar +5 more
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Triple Maxillary Labial Frenal Attachment: A Rare Case Report [PDF]
Labial frenum is a dynamic, often variable structure which is subject to variation in shape, size and position during the stages of growth and development. The maxillary labial frenum gives support to the upper lip and any discrepancy can lead to various
Priyadarshini Subramaniam Kedarnath +4 more
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Closure of midline diastema through combined surgical and Removable orthodontic approach
Midline diastema is a common aesthetic problem in mixed and permanent dentition. Many innovative therapies are varying from restorative procedures such as composite build-up to surgery (frenectomy) and orthodontics are available. A high frenum attachment
Deepak Chauhan +3 more
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Long-Term Outcome of Guided Crown Lengthening and Lip Repositioning in the Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display. [PDF]
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
Fageeh HN.
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Porcelain Laminate Veneers and Zirconia Abutment: The Winning Duo for Esthetic Management of the Anterior Maxilla. [PDF]
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.
Azouzi I +4 more
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Masking of midline diastema-a smokescreen approach
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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A clinical comparative study on three surgical approaches for the removal of impacted supernumerary teeth in the midline area of the anterior maxilla [PDF]
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches for extracting high-positioned supernumerary teeth in the maxillary anterior midline region.
CHENG Xu, ZHENG Xianyu, DING Ding, HUANG Shanshan, WU Xiaoting, ZHANG Hengguo
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Remedy for Repeated Implant Retained Denture Fracture-A Challenging Case Report [PDF]
The most common site of fracture in a maxillary or a mandibular complete denture is along an anteroposterior line that coincides with the labial notch in in the denture which used to provide the frenum relief.
Ramu Reddy.M +4 more
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