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Method of Studying Palatal Fusion using Static Organ Culture
Published on: September 19, 2015
Double frenum weds fusion: a rare wedlock?
David Livingstone1, Varsha Murthy1, John Baliah2
1Department of Prosthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, India.
Abstract:
Morphological variation of normal oral structures such as double frenum and fusion together in a patient is rare. Sometimes such scenarios may mislead the diagnosis, affecting treatment planning and prognosis. Hence a thorough evaluation of patients with such morphological defects is necessary. This case report describes a case of double frenum and fusion, and the multiple challenges the clinician faces.
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