Maxillary labial frenectomy by using conventional technique and laser – Report of two cases

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Case Report

Author Details : Archana N.V*, Jose Paul, Johnson Prakash D’Lima, Senny Thomas parackal, Deepak Thomas

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2020

Article Page : 27-32

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2020.006

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Abstract

Aberrant frenum causes a problem of midline diastema which leads to unaesthetic smile for the patient. Orthodontic correction of midline diastema helps to create aesthetic smile but frenum attachment may interfere it. The labial frenectomy is the procedure performed to remove aberrant frenum attachment. This article presents two case reports of maxillary labial frenectomy by using conventional technique and Laser.

Keywords: Labial Frenectomy, Midline diastema, Aesthetic smile, Laser frenectomy

How to cite : N.v A, Paul J, D’lima J P, Parackal S T, Thomas D, Maxillary labial frenectomy by using conventional technique and laser – Report of two cases. Int Dent J Stud Res 2020;8(1):27-32

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