Interdental Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi (IJKG)
Vol. 20 No. 3 (2024): Interdental Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi (IJKG)

Combination Therapy Of Frenectomy And Orthodontic Appliance For Midline Diastema Closure

Ulfah Chaerani Saputri (Periodontology Specialist Educational Program,Department Of Periodontology,Hasanuddin University Dental And Oral Health Hospital-Faculty Of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University)
Ayu Rahayu Feblina (Periodontology Specialist Educational Program,Department Of Periodontology,Hasanuddin University Dental And Oral Health Hospital-Faculty Of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University)
Surijana Mappangara (Department Of Periodontology,Hasanuddin University Dental And Oral Health Hospital-Faculty Of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2024

Abstract

Introduction : Midline Diastema are a main aesthetic concern for patients, due to its location in anterior teeth and its visibility during smiling. One of the main causes for a midline diastema is an aberrant frenum position, causing the gap between the anterior teeth. In order to address the problem a frenectomy was performed, followed by the application of orthodontic appliances. Case : Patient was referred from the Orthodontic Department of Hasanuddin Dental Hospital due to relapsing Midline Diastema. Patient complained of an non-aesthetic smile due to the gap in the anterior tooth. Class IV Frenal Attachment. Mucogingival Deformities and Conditions Arounds Teeth (Aberrant Frenum/Muscle Position). Case Treatment : Patient showed full healing in 1 month and full diastema closure using Removable Orthodontic Appliances in 6 months. Discussion : Frenectomy is doneĀ  to remove the aberrant attachment and removing the frenal position that blocked in the midline area, thus removing the cause of diastema. Full closure is achieved through orthodontic appliance. Conclusion : Combination of Frenectomy and Orthodontic Treatment shows a high effectivity in treating Midline Diastema.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

interdental

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Interdental Journal is a scientific published and supported by Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar and published Three Times a year. The submission process opens throughout the year. All submitted manuscript will be screened with double-blind peer review and editorial decision ...