Sign in to use this feature.

Years

Between: -

Subjects

remove_circle_outline
remove_circle_outline
remove_circle_outline

Journals

Article Types

remove_circle_outline

Countries / Regions

Search Results (1)

Search Parameters:
Keywords = upper labial frenulum

Order results
Result details
Results per page
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
12 pages, 2160 KiB  
Systematic Review
Laser Surgical Approach of Upper Labial Frenulum: A Systematic Review
by Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Giuseppina Malcangi, Irene Ferrara, Fabio Viapiano, Anna Netti, Silvio Buongiorno, Giulia Latini, Daniela Azzollini, Nicole De Leonardis, Elisabetta de Ruvo, Antonio Mancini, Biagio Rapone, Daniela Di Venere, Assunta Patano, Pasquale Avantario, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Felice Lorusso, Antonio Scarano, Salvatore Sauro, Maria Celeste Fatone, Ioana Roxana Bordea, Francesco Inchingolo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo and Gianna Dipalmaadd Show full author list remove Hide full author list
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(2), 1302; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021302 - 11 Jan 2023
Cited by 18 | Viewed by 8542
Abstract
An abnormal and hypertrophied upper labial frenulum (ULF) can cause diastemas, gingival recession, eruption abnormalities, and the onset of carious and periodontal problems in the upper central incisors, as well as aesthetic and functional disorders of the upper lip. The goal of this [...] Read more.
An abnormal and hypertrophied upper labial frenulum (ULF) can cause diastemas, gingival recession, eruption abnormalities, and the onset of carious and periodontal problems in the upper central incisors, as well as aesthetic and functional disorders of the upper lip. The goal of this investigation is to review the evidence on the surgical techniques that are currently available for treating ULF in order to identify the best approach. PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Embase were searched for papers that matched our topic from 13 November 2012 up to 22 November 2022 using the following Boolean keywords: “frenulum” and “surgery*”. A total of eight articles were selected for the purpose of the review. ULF can be surgically treated using either traditional scalpel surgery or laser surgery. The latter is the better option due to its intra- and post-operative benefits for both the patients and the clinicians, in terms of faster healing, fewer side effects and discomfort, and greater patient compliance. However, a higher learning curve is required for this technique, especially to calibrate the appropriate power of the laser. To date, it is not possible to identify which type of laser achieves the best clinical results for the treatment of ULF. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Basics of Hygiene in Public Health and Health Promotion)
Show Figures

Figure 1

Back to TopTop