Authors :
Dr. Laavanya. M; Dr. Sri Devi. S; Dr. Varshini. S; Dr. Sri Ranjani. T; Dr. Sathish Kumar
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 11 - November
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7407354
Abstract :
The fenum, a slender fold of mucous
membrane with contained muscle fibres, connects the lips
to the alveolar mucosa and underlying periostium. The
frenum, a mucosal connection that joins a flexible section
to a more stiff part, is one of the more fascinating yet
sometimes misunderstood anatomical structures in the
oral cavity. When the frenum are attached too closely to
the gingival margin, either because of difficulty with
plaque control or because a muscle pulls, the health of the
gingiva may be at risk. Unaesthetic diastema is more
common and can be caused by abnormal frenum, which
can also be a sign of a syndrome or create serious
mucogingival issues. In the following, we will provide a
brief summary of the many varieties of frenum, as well as
how they relate to different syndromes, indications,
complications, and benefits.
Keywords :
Aberrant frena; frenal attachments; frenectomy; syndromes
The fenum, a slender fold of mucous
membrane with contained muscle fibres, connects the lips
to the alveolar mucosa and underlying periostium. The
frenum, a mucosal connection that joins a flexible section
to a more stiff part, is one of the more fascinating yet
sometimes misunderstood anatomical structures in the
oral cavity. When the frenum are attached too closely to
the gingival margin, either because of difficulty with
plaque control or because a muscle pulls, the health of the
gingiva may be at risk. Unaesthetic diastema is more
common and can be caused by abnormal frenum, which
can also be a sign of a syndrome or create serious
mucogingival issues. In the following, we will provide a
brief summary of the many varieties of frenum, as well as
how they relate to different syndromes, indications,
complications, and benefits.
Keywords :
Aberrant frena; frenal attachments; frenectomy; syndromes
