Published date: Apr 25 2022

Journal Title: KnE Medicine

Issue title: The International Online Seminar Series on Periodontology in conjunction with Scientific Seminar

Pages: 70-75

DOI: 10.18502/kme.v2i1.10839

Nir Etriyaniniretriyani@gmail.comPeriodontology Specialist Education Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

Arni Irawaty DjaisPeriodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University Makassar, Indonesia

Adam MardianaPeriodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University Makassar, Indonesia

Nurhadijah RajaPeriodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University Makassar, Indonesia

Andriani RukmanaPeriodontology Specialist Education Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

Background: The frenulum is defined as a thin membrane attached to the alveolar mucosa and periosteum which limits lip movement. The attachment of frenulum may influence prosthetic construction in denture making.

Objective: To describe frenectomy in prostho–perio cases for the manufacture of partial dentures.

Case Report: A 38-year-old woman presented to the Prosthodontic Department of Hasanuddin University Dental and Oral Hospital for an artificial tooth implant. The patient was referred to the periodontic department by a prosthodontist for frenectomy. Intraoral examination showed a high frenulum from the alveolar crest to the labial mucosa of the upper jaw. The patient had no history of hypersensitivity and was diagnosed with gingival frenal attachment. Surgical excision was performed, and frenulum tissue was excised, which was followed by irrigation and suturing.

Results: The control period of one week post treatment showed good outcomes when the patient was referred to the prosthodontist.

Conclusion: Frenectomy helps in preparing denture placement in high frenulum cases.

Keywords: frenulum, frenectomy, prospective surgery

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