Non-odontogenic soft and hard tissue OS Flashcards
1
Q
What is frenectomy?
A
Want to remove central fibrous part of frenum.
Leave ID papillae
2
Q
Which suture is placed for a maxillary frenectomy?
A
subnasal lobe suture to stop
3
Q
What is another word for a developed lingual frenulum?
A
Tongue tie
Can lead to perio disease of lower incisors and speech development effects
4
Q
Which stitch is placed to help with this?
A
Tension stitch at end of tongue
5
Q
How is a lingual frenectomy carried out?
A
Diathermy
Consideration of sublingual ducts
Avascular proceedure
6
Q
How to carry out an excision of a fibroepithelial polyp
A
Elipse 3x as long as wide
Remove tension from tissue on closure
