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Endang, S., Adam Mardiana, A., Irawaty Djais, A., Sigit Nardiatmo, S., & Wahyu Putri, S. (2022). Z Plasty – An Aesthetic Surgery for Aberrant Labial Frenum: A Case Report. KnE Medicine, 2(1), 144-150. https://doi.org/10.18502/kme.v2i1.10845

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  • Sherly Endang

    Sherly Endang

    Periodontology Specialist Educational Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Kandea No. 5, Baraya, Bontoala, Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90153, Indonesia
  • Andi Adam Mardiana

    Andi Adam Mardiana

    Periodontology Specialist Educational Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Kandea No. 5, Baraya, Bontoala, Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90153, Indonesia
  • Arni Irawaty Djais

    Arni Irawaty Djais

    Periodontology Department Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Kandea No. 5, Baraya, Bontoala, Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90153, Indonesia
  • SP Sigit Nardiatmo

    SP Sigit Nardiatmo

    Periodontology Specialist Educational Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Kandea No. 5, Baraya, Bontoala, Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90153, Indonesia
  • Sri Wahyu Putri

    Sri Wahyu Putri

    Periodontology Specialist Educational Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Kandea No. 5, Baraya, Bontoala, Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90153, Indonesia

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  • Apr 25, 2022

Z Plasty – An Aesthetic Surgery for Aberrant Labial Frenum: A Case Report

KnE Medicine / The International Online Seminar Series on Periodontology in conjunction with Scientific Seminar / Pages 144-150

Abstract

Background: Aberrant labial frenum can cause central diastema, gingival recession and affect aesthetic appearance. Several techniques are available for removing the attachment of an abnormal frenulum. Z-plasty is a surgical technique used for thick and wide hypertrophy frenum associated with central diastema and short vestibule.


Objective: To discuss the Z-plasty technique for aberrant labial frenum.


Case Report: A 23-year-old woman was referred to the Periodontia Department of Hasanuddin University Dental Hospital for a frenectomy. Intraoral examination showed a diastema on maxilla centralis incisive and a labial frenulum’s attachment extending to the palatine papilla. The frenectomy procedure was performed using the Z-plasty technique.


Results: Follow-up after one week and one month showed a good healing process with minimal scars and gingival color according to the surrounding tissue.


Conclusion: Z-plasty frenectomy can provide good aesthetic and functional results for removing the attachment of hypertrophy frenum.


Keywords: frenectomy, labial frenum, hypertrophy frenum, Z-plasty

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