Frenectomy: A frenectomy is the surgical procedure to remove or relocate the muscular attachment between the lip and the attached gum and bone of the jaw. This is done when there is a diastema or space between teeth and it is this situation is considered a contributing factor for the space. Having said that, the frenectomy will not necessarily close the space nor is it always necessary. Each case is different.
Answered 3/29/2014
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Sure: Sometimes diastemata are caused by a low frenum (or muscle attachment). You must relieve the muscle attachment surgically to insure that the diastema closure will succeed.
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