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Structure of frenulum labii

Known as: Frenums, Labial, Medial labial frenulum, Labial Frenum 
ORAL MUCOSA that connect the GINGIVA to the midline of the upper or lower lips.
National Institutes of Health

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1946-2017
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Blood supply aspectsDiastema of TeethLabial frenectomyMicrobiological
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Frenulum of upper lipMaxillary Labial FrenumThai Symphalangism SyndromeWellesley Carmen French syndrome

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1936-2018
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Structure of frenulum labii
physiological aspects
Blood supply aspects
Diastema of Teeth
Process of secretion
Wellesley Carmen French syndrome

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2012
2012
Comparative study of upper lip frenectomy with the CO2 laser versus the Er, Cr: YSGG laser
OBJECTIVES To compare upper lip frenulum reinsertion, bleeding, surgical time and surgical wound healing in frenectomies… (More)
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2010
2010
Er,Cr:YSGG laser labial frenectomy: a clinical retrospective evaluation of 156 consecutive cases.
The labial frenum may impede oral hygiene and result in diastema between anterior teeth and traction of the attached gingiva… (More)
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2008
2008
Evaluation of patient perceptions of frenectomy: a comparison of Nd:YAG laser and conventional techniques.
OBJECTIVE The aim of the randomized controlled clinical trial described here was to determine the anxiety levels of patients… (More)
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2007
2007
Oral findings in 58 adults with tuberous sclerosis complex.
BACKGROUND Gingival fibromas and dental pitting are among the diagnostic criteria for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC… (More)
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2006
2006
Midline diastema and frenum morphology in the primary dentition.
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of different types and insertions of labial frenums as well as… (More)
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2006
2006
Esthetic management of the upper labial frenum: a novel frenectomy technique.
An abnormal upper labial frenum is capable of retracting the gingival margin, creating a diastema, limiting lip movement, and in… (More)
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1999
1999
New approach to the gummy smile.
The authors present a multidisciplinary approach to the gingival smile in which its three components are evaluated. These… (More)
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1974
1974
Significance of the labial frenum attachment in periodontal disease in man. Part I. Classification and epidemiology of the labial frenum attachment.
 
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1971
1971
Prevalence of variations and anomalies of the upper labial frenum.
 
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1966
1966
The labial frenum, midline diastema, and palatine papilla: a clinical analysis.
 
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