Aditi A Agrawal¹*, Kaustubh S Thakare² and Pallavi D Yawale³

¹Periodontology and Implantology, V.Y.W.S. Dental College and Hospital, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
²International Team for Implantology (ITI) Scholar, Professor and PG Guide, Department of Periodontology, V.Y.W.S. Dental College and Hospital, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
³V.Y.W.S. Dental College and Hospital, Amravati, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Aditi A Agrawal, Periodontology and Implantology, V.Y.W.S. Dental College and Hospital, Amravati, Maharashtra, India.

Received: December 13, 2023; Published: January 04, 2024

Abstract

Introduction: A frenum is a fold of mucous membrane, usually with enclosed muscle fibers, that attach the lips and cheeks to the alveolar mucosa and/or gingiva and underlying periosteum. Maxillary labial frenum is capable of creating a diastema and recession, affecting aesthetics. In addition to that, high frenum also hinders oral hygiene maintenance. Aberrant frenal attachment is a very common problem in Indian population. Various surgical techniques are available for correction of the same.

Objective: The present case series was attempted to evaluate the difference in post-operative pain levels with VAS scale at 24 hours and 7th day.

Materials and Methods: Patients with high labial frenum were randomly selected from the outpatient periodontology department, in whom frenectomies were performed by conventional scalpel technique, electro-cautery, soft tissue diode laser, Z plasty and paralleling technique. Their post-operative follow ups at 24 hours and 7th day were compared for the differences in post-operative comfort levels.

Conclusion: Soft tissue diode laser frenectomy can be considered as the most comfortable surgical procedure with comparatively less post-operative pain.

Keywords:Frenectomy; Midline Diastema; Soft Tissue Diode Laser; Mucogingival Technique; Aberrant Frenum

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Citation

Citation: Aditi A Agrawal., et al. “Comparative Results of Frenectomy by Different Surgical Techniques- A Case Series".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.2 (2024): 07-14.

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