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PubMed1989

[Hypertrophy of the inferior labial frenum].

Hypertrophy of the inferior labial frenum, which is present in approximately 8% of the population, can give rise to prosthodontic or periodontal problems. In contrast to hypertrophy of the superior labial frenum, there is no relation to orthodontic problems. The indications for extirpation of a hypertrophic inferior labial frenum are discussed.

Humans↗
PubMed2004

[A too short superior labial frenum].

A too short superior labial frenum is quite normal in babies and little children. Usually, the strong frenum disappears at twelve years of age. Before considering surgical intervention beyond this age, one should exclude the presence of a tooth size or arch length discrepancy, a mesiodens or a severe dysgnathia. In this article the consequences of a too short superior labial frenum and its treatment are discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1990

[Diastema verum and persistent labial frenum].

In the management of diastema verum associated with persistent labial frenum it is important to distinguish, on the basis of clinical testing, between a normal and abnormal labial frenum. The authors believe that from an orthodontic standpoint, frenotomy ad frenectomy are contraindicated in the deciduous dentition. The latter procedure is indicated in a mixed dentition and is best carried out before the eruption of lateral incisors.

Child↗
PubMed1976

Histologic features of the superior labial frenum.

Histologic examination was performed on the superior labial frenum obtained from 11 fresh biopsy and three autopsy specimens. The frena contained considerable dense collagen, loose connective tissue and elastic fibers. There were no muscle fibers in any of the frenum sections except the autopsy specimens, where it was seen in the vestibular tissue but not in the frenum proper.

Connective Tissue↗
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Esthetic management of the upper labial frenum: a novel frenectomy technique.

An abnormal upper labial frenum is capable of retracting the gingival margin, creating a diastema, limiting lip movement, and in cases of a high smile line, affecting esthetics also. When an abnormal frenum is present, frenectomy is advised. This technique has been modified in many ways. But in most of the techniques the zone of attached gingiva and esthetics are not considered. This case report highlights a new technique of frenectomy that results in good esthetics, excellent color match, gain in attached gingiva, and healing by primary intention at the site of the thick, extensive abnormal frenum.

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[Indications for therapy of labial frenum].

Reporting some cases and literature researches, the Authors point out the indications of labial frenum therapy. The results show no correlations between teeth diastema and frenum: surgical therapy of frenum is recommended after complete eruption of permanent teeth. The correct surgical procedure must be radical and conducted in a short time: frenectomy prolonged to the incisive papilla, is recommended.

Child↗
PubMed1983

Bilateral blind epithelized tracts associated with the inferior labial frenum.

Examination of a 45-year-old man disclosed, bilateral, blind, epithelium-lined tracts on the alveolar mucosa in proximity to the inferior labial frenum. These structures were excised surgically and examined histologically. This article represents the first report of blind mucosal pits in this location. The mechanism responsible for development of these structures is not clear, but they most likely result from entrapment or persistence of epithelium during embryogenesis.

Humans↗
PubMed1991

The superior labial frenum: a histologic observation.

Superior labial frena obtained from cadavers or frenectomies were examined histologically. The frena were covered by stratified squamous nonkeratotic, orthokeratotic, or parakeratotic epithelia, depending upon the gingival extent of the frenum. In addition to the normal components of dense, irregular, collagenous connective tissue, almost all frena contained myelinated nerve fiber bundles and small vascular channels. Additionally, 35% of the frena examined contained a few small skeletal muscle fibers.

Humans↗