Upper labial frenectomy: variation of surgical technique

Authors

  • Edela PURICELLI UFRGS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7771

Keywords:

Frenectomy, Upper labial frenum, Oral surgery

Abstract

The author presents a modification for ARCHER technique for the surgical treatment of hypertrofic upper labial frenum. Using straight and curved Halstead forceps clamps, the incision sites, associated to intraseptal friction of gauze packs, the buccal-palatine removal of the residual tissues of frenulum, periost and transeptal fibers is achieved. lf necessary, osteotomy is performed during the sarne surgical time. The technique is indicated as an auxiliary therapy of orthodontic, preprosthetic, periodontal and lip functional treatment. The author's experience presents an 18 year follow up and stability of the results.

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Author Biography

Edela PURICELLI, UFRGS

Doutora pela Universidade de Düsseldorf, Alemanha; Profª Curso de Mestrado em Clínicas Odontológicas, Área de Concentração em CTBMF e Área de Concentração em Patologia Bucal, FO-UFRGS; Chefe da Unidade de CTBMF-Hospital de Clínicas de PA/HCPA-UFRGS

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Published

2001-10-15

How to Cite

PURICELLI, E. (2001). Upper labial frenectomy: variation of surgical technique. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 42(1), 16–20. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.7771

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 1 (2001)

Section

Original articles

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