Frenectomy and Lasers Flashcards
What is an aberrant frenum?
A frenum that is abnormally attached
Caused by inability of frenum to move apically during development
What are the four classifications for labial frenum?
- Mucosa: attached up to MGG
- Gingival: between MGG and base of papilla
- Papillary: does not penetrate to palatal aspect
- Papillary penetrating: extends to palatal tissue
Which genetic syndromes are associated with aberrant maxillary frenum?
Ellis-van Creveld syndrome and Orofacial-digital syndrome
With genetic syndromes are associated with no frenum?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and holoprosencephaly
T/F: Studies show there are muscle fibers in frenum.
False
Inconclusive
There is epithelium and collagen
T/F: Frenotomy involves full removal of the frenum.
False
Frenotomy - just cutting the frenum
Frenectomy - removal of frenum
Why should you do ortho before frenectomy?
Scar tissue from frenectomy can resist ortho movement
T/F: The presence of ankyloglossia is indication for correction.
False
Must be causing problems
What is the best procedure for ankyloglossia?
Frenotomy
What does laser stand for?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
T/F: Lasers are a replacement for scaling and root planing?
False
Must do root planing with the laser
T/F: One laser will work for all procedures.
False
Different wavelengths for different tissues
T/F: There is no disadvantage to laser frenectomy.
False
Recurrence and unpredictable healing
T/F: Lasers are indicated for uncovering teeth impacted in bone.
False
Only soft tissue
T/F: The efficacy of LANAP is clear.
False
