title: Double frenum weds fusion: a rare wedlock?
abstract: Morphological variation of normal oral structures such as double frenum and fusion together in a patient is rare. Sometimes such scenarios may mislead the diagnosis, affecting treatment planning and prognosis. Hence a thorough evaluation of patients with such morphological defects is necessary. This case report describes a case of double frenum and fusion, and the multiple challenges the clinician faces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, India.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Livingstone
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, India.
authors.forename: Varsha
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Murthy
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Pillayarkuppam, Pondicherry, India.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baliah
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, People's Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Ajay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pillai
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005671:Fused Teeth / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D057832:Watchful Waiting