Frenectomy with Lateral Pedicle Flap: A Novel Surgical Approach for Maintaining The width of Attached Gingiva: A Case Report

Authors

  • Naina Pattnaik
  • Ruchi Arora
  • Rinkee Mohanty
  • Anurag Satpathy
  • Bikash Nayak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14990

Keywords:

Frenectomy, Attached Gingiva, Lateral Pedicle Flap

Abstract

The aberrant frenum is usually managed by a common periodontal plastic surgical procedure called frenectomy
to create a zone of attached gingiva. This surgical approach may often lead to loss of interdental papilla
creating unacceptable esthetic results in the maxillary incisor region. Thus this case reported frenectomy
combined with a laterally positioned flap which was a better approach to achieve primary closure. And
the lateral pedicle sutured in midline provided better and faster healing with excellent esthetic results. The
esthetic results were far more superior then the classical frenectomy technique with a considerable gain in
attached gingiva.

Author Biographies

  • Naina Pattnaik

    Former Postgraduate Trainee, Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Science, Siksha O Anusandhan
    (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

  • Ruchi Arora

    Private Practioner (Periodontist), Jabalpur, Madhya
    Pradesh, India

  • Rinkee Mohanty

    Professor & Head

  • Anurag Satpathy

    Professor, Department of Periodontics

  • Bikash Nayak

    Former Postgraduate Trainee
    Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Institute of Dental Science, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be
    University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Published

2021-03-24

How to Cite

Frenectomy with Lateral Pedicle Flap: A Novel Surgical Approach for Maintaining The width of Attached Gingiva: A Case Report. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(2), 3949-3954. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14990