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When is surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum recommended?
When is surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum recommended?
- Before orthodontic treatment
- At any time, regardless of orthodontic treatment
- Only when the tissue is painful (correct)
- After orthodontic treatment (correct)
Why might surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum be performed before orthodontic treatment?
Why might surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum be performed before orthodontic treatment?
- To alleviate pain and trauma (correct)
- To prevent space closure
- To facilitate space closure
- To expedite orthodontic treatment
What is the general guideline for surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum?
What is the general guideline for surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum?
- Remove the frenum before orthodontic treatment
- Remove the frenum after orthodontic treatment (correct)
- Remove the frenum when the patient requests it
- Remove the frenum only in emergency situations
Study Notes
Indications for Orthodontic Treatment
- Used when there is a mild space requirement, where extractions may produce too much space
- Used in addition to extractions when there is a very high space requirement, possibly due to a less abrasive diet, resulting in less interproximal tooth wear
Effects of Incisor Advancement
- 1mm of incisor advancement creates approximately 2mm of space within the dental arch
Surgical Removal of Maxillary Labial Frenum
- Generally, surgical removal should be delayed until after orthodontic treatment
- Exception: if the tissue prevents space closure or becomes painful and traumatized
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A quiz on references in orthodontics, including Graber LW, Vanarsdall Jr.RL, Vig KWL, and Huang GJ.
