Maxillary Labial Frenectomy By Using Conventional Technique and Laser-A case report
Keywords:
PERIODONTOLOGY, FRENECTOMY, LASERS, SCALPEL VS LASERS, CONVENTIONAL FRENECTOMY, DENTISTRY
Abstract
A thick or aberrant frenum can indeed be categorized as a mucogingival issue. This condition occurs when the frenum is positioned or developed in a way that interferes with oral health and aesthetics. A labial frenectomy is a complete removal of the frenum attachment, which typically attaches to the space between the upper two anterior teeth and the centre of the upper lip. Traditional scalpel methods, laser treatments, and electrocautery have demonstrated effective results of frenectomy , but each has its drawbacks."
This article presents two case reports of comparison of maxillary labial frenectomy by using conventional technique and Laser.
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16. Haytac MC, Ozcelik O. Evaluation of patient perceptions after frenectomy operations: A comparison of carbon die oxide laser and scalpel techniques. J Periodontol 2006;77(11):1815-19.
17. Mangalekar SB, Kaushal L, Johnson L, Soni A, Thakur P. Maxillary labial frenectomy using diode laser and classical technique: A case report. Int J Oral Health Med Res 2015;2:48-50
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2.SM Mintz MA Siegel PJ Seider An overview of oral frena and their association with multiple syndromic and nonsyndromic conditionsOral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod.
3. Mirko P, Miroslav S, Lubor M. Significance of the labial frenum attachment in periodontal disease in man. Part I. Classification and epidemiology of the labial frenum attachment. J Periodontol 1974;45:891 4
4. B F Dewel The labial frenum, midline diastema and palatine papilla: A clinical analysisDent Clin North Am196617584.
5. M E Diaz-Pizan M O Lagravere R Villena Midline diastema and frenum morphology in the primary dentitionJ Dent Child (Chic)200626114
6. P D Miller The frenectomy combined with a laterally Positioned pedicle graft; functional and aesthetic considerationJ Periodontol1985561026
7. G Olvi G Chaumanet M D Genovese C Beneduce Andreana S The Er Cr:YSGG Laser labial frenectomy : a clinical retrospective evaluation of 156 consecutive casesGen Dent20105812633
8. Miller PD. Reconstructive periodontal plastic surgery mucogingival surgery). J Tenn Dent Assoc. 1991;71:14–8
9. K K Chaubey V K Arora R Thakur IS Narula Perio-esthetic surgery: Using LPF with frenectomy for prevention of scar J Indian Soc Periodontol2011153265
10. Kafas P, Stavrianos C, Jerjes W, Upile T, Vourvachis M, Theodoridis M et al, Upper-lip laser frenectomy without infiltrated anaesthesia in a paediatric patient: a case report. Cases J 2009;2:7138. 1-3
11. Devishree, Gujjari SK, Shubhashini PV. Frenectomy: a review with the reports of surgical techniques. J Clin Diagn Res. 2012 Nov;6(9):1587-92.
12. Neetu, Sakshis Mehta, Neena Vats, Shobna Thind, Sourabh Jindal. An overview of frenectomy: A review. International Journal of Medical and Health Research.2021; 7(4): 13-15
13. Sæthre T, Berg E, Bunæs DF, Leknes KN. Complication following frenectomy: A case report. Clin Case Rep. 2021 Oct 4;9(10):e04888.
14. Devishree, Frenectomy: A Review of the Reports of Surgical Techniques. J Clin Diagn Res 2012;6(9):1587-92.
15. Archana N.V* , Paul J, D’Lima JP, parackal ST, Thomas D, Akhil S. Maxillary labial frenectomy by using conventional technique and laser – Report of two cases. Int Dent J Student Res 2020;8(1):27-32.
16. Haytac MC, Ozcelik O. Evaluation of patient perceptions after frenectomy operations: A comparison of carbon die oxide laser and scalpel techniques. J Periodontol 2006;77(11):1815-19.
17. Mangalekar SB, Kaushal L, Johnson L, Soni A, Thakur P. Maxillary labial frenectomy using diode laser and classical technique: A case report. Int J Oral Health Med Res 2015;2:48-50
18. Kotlow L. Diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia and tied maxillary frenum in infants using Er.YAG and 1064 diode lasers. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011;12:106-12.
19. Kara C. Evaluation of patient perceptions of frenectomy: A comparison of Nd: YAG laser and conventional techniques. Photomed Laser Surg 2008:26(2):147-52.
20. Awooda EM,Osman B,Nadia A Yahia.Use of Diode Laser (810)nm in frenectomy. Sudan JMS 2007:2(1)
Published
2025-03-06
How to Cite
Srivastava, A. (2025). Maxillary Labial Frenectomy By Using Conventional Technique and Laser-A case report. UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.21276/ujds.2025.11.1.12
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