International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry

Diastema Closure through Z Plasty Frenectomy Technique and Composite Build-up– A Case Report

M. S. Indurkar

Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Maharashtra University of Health Science, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Mahesh Biroba Padir *

Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Maharashtra University of Health Science, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Introduction- Patient’s aesthetic concern in dentistry is very important now a days and increasing in day-to-day life. Now a day’s those who having aesthetic problems are demanding aesthetic dentistry with minimally invasive procedure and they also want immediate results. Upper labial frenum is a fold of mucous membrane that attaches cheek and lips to the gingiva, alveolar mucosa, and the underlying periosteum. This aberrant upper labial frenum can contribute to midline diastema and can also affect the orthodontic treatment outcomes. This aberrant maxillary labial frenum can be treated effectively by frenectomy procedure and spacing in between two upper central incisors can be corrected successfully further by composite build up.

Keywords: Z-plasty, composite build up, midline diastema

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