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Can you tell me about diestema closure or frenectomy?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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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Dr. Alan Zweig answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

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.

Answered 9/5/2016

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