3 Questions
When is surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum recommended?
Only when the tissue is painful
Why might surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum be performed before orthodontic treatment?
To alleviate pain and trauma
What is the general guideline for surgical removal of a maxillary labial frenum?
Remove the frenum after orthodontic treatment
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
A quiz on references in orthodontics, including Graber LW, Vanarsdall Jr.RL, Vig KWL, and Huang GJ.
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