Breaking the Midline Barrier: Conventional Frenectomy for a Restrictive Maxillary Labial Frenum
International Journal of Development Research
Breaking the Midline Barrier: Conventional Frenectomy for a Restrictive Maxillary Labial Frenum
Received 27th May, 2025; Received in revised form 03rd June, 2025; Accepted 11th July, 2025; Published online 29th August, 2025
Copyright©2025, Samruddhi Bandu Hatwar and Dr. Adwait Banduji Hatwar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The maxillary labial frenum is a mucosal fold that plays a role in lip stability but can present anatomical variations impacting aesthetics, speech, and oral function. This case report presents a 20-year-old female with a maxillary labial frenum attachment (Kotlow Class II) contributing to midline diastema and esthetic concern. A detailed clinical examination, diagnosis, and surgical management via conventional frenectomy are described. The case underscores the significance of timely diagnosis and selection of appropriate surgical technique to achieve optimal functional and esthetic outcomes.
