Keywords
frenectomy
z-plasty
Abstract
Aberrant frenum can cause midline diastema, gingival recession, speech impairment, and inadequate vestibular depth. It can be treated by either frenotomy or frenectomy. Frenectomy can be accomplished by routine scalpel technique, electrocautery, or by using laser. Several surgical techniques including simple classic technique, Millers technique, V-Y plasty, and Z-plasty are used to treat an aberrant frenum. This case report describes treatment of an aberrant frenum using Z- plasty technique in a 20-year-old patient.
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