Modified frenectomy technique to eliminate the aberrant labial frenum - A report of two cases
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Asmita Saokar1, Santhosh Kumar1, G Subraya Bhat2
1Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Introduction:
A modified frenal treatment for aberrant frenum is presented in this report to reduce scar tissue formation and maintain the attached gingiva.
Description:
The case report describes two cases in which a V-shaped incision removed the aberrant frenum and then the flaps of the frenum were sutured at the mid line.
Results:
The results showed reduced scar tissue in the mid line and the tissue healed with adequate attached gingiva.
Take-Away Lessons:
The modified frenotomy technique presented here is ideal for a large frenum that could expose the underlying connective tissue that could reduce the scar tissue formation.
