title: Frenotomy and keratinized tissue augmentation.
abstract: Aberrant frenula can be an important etiological factor in progressive gingival recession. When separating or removing frenula, augmentation with keratinized tissue is the treatment of choice in most circumstances. A case is described as a mandibular labial frenotomy in combination with a free gingival graft.
authors.affiliation: USA DENTAC, Fort Polk, LA 71459, USA.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Peacock
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery