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Complication following frenectomy: A case report.
Terje Sæthre1, Einar Berg2, Dagmar F Bunæs3
1Private Practice Trysil Norway.
Clinical Case Reports
|October 11, 2021
Summary
For frenectomy procedures, maintain narrow incision distances and focus on movable mucosa. This technique minimizes bone dehiscence risk and ensures better wound healing in high-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Oral surgery
- Periodontology
Background:
- Frenectomy is a surgical procedure to release a frenulum.
- Bone dehiscence is a risk during oral surgical procedures.
- Optimal wound closure is crucial for successful surgical outcomes.
Observation:
- Patients undergoing frenectomy may have an increased risk of exposing bone dehiscence.
- Incision placement and distance are critical factors in frenectomy outcomes.
Findings:
- Performing frenectomy with incisions primarily in the movable mucosa is recommended.
- Maintaining a narrow distance between incisions is essential to prevent bone dehiscence.
Implications:
- This technique can improve surgical safety in high-risk patients.
- Adherence to these guidelines can lead to better wound healing and reduced complications after frenectomy.
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