FRENECTOMY USING SCALPEL IN THE CLASSICAL TECHNIQUE- A CASE REPORT

Frenum is a mucous membrane fold that attaches the lip and the cheek to the alveolar mucosa, the gingiva and the underlying periosteum. Often the dentist gives very little importance to the frenum. Aberrant frena may endanger the gingival health when they are attached too closely to the gingival margin, either due to an interference in the plaque control or due to a muscle pull. Additionally there are aesthetic problems or recurrence problems after orthodontic treatment. The management of such an aberrant frenum is accomplished by performing a frenectomy. This paper sheds light on the aberrant frenum and its management, mainly by using scalpel in the classical technique.