Frenotomy and keratinized tissue augmentation.
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.
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USA DENTAC, Fort Polk, LA 71459, USA.
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