Minnesota Maxillofacial and Oral Consultants, P.A.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Plymouth & Orono, MN
763-559-7688 & 763-201-2551
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    • Dental Implants
    • Cost of Dental Implants
    • Bone Grafting
    • Sinus Grafting
    • Wisdom Teeth
    • Impacted Canines
    • Facial Trauma
    • Jaw Surgery
    • Ortho Temporary Anchor Devices
    • Oral Pathology
    • TMJ Disorders
    • Bone Morphogenic Protein
    • Platelet Rich Plasma
    • Frenectomy
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    • After Multiple Extractions
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15600 36th Avenue North, Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone 763-559-7688
Fax 763-559-2237
2765 Kelley Parkway, Suite 120
Orono, MN 55356
Phone 763-201-2551

Procedures

  • Dental Implants
  • Cost of Dental Implants
  • Bone Grafting
  • Sinus Grafting
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Impacted Canines
  • Facial Trauma
  • Jaw Surgery
  • Ortho Temporary Anchor Devices
  • Oral Pathology
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Bone Morphogenic Protein
  • Platelet Rich Plasma
  • Frenectomy

Frenectomy

A frenum is a naturally occurring muscle attachment, normally seen between the front teeth (either upper or lower). It connects the inner aspect of the lip with the gum. A lack of attached gingiva, in conjunction with a high (closer to the biting surface) frenum attachment, which exaggerates the pull on the gum margin, can result in recession. Additionally, an excessively large frenum can prevent the teeth from coming together resulting in a gap between the front teeth. If pulling is seen or the frenum is too large to allow the teeth to come together, the frenum is surgically released from the gum with a frenectomy. A frenectomy is simply the surgical removal of a frenum.

When Orthodontic treatment is planned or initiated, the removal of an abnormal frenum, with or without a gingival graft, can increase stability and improve success of the final orthodontic result.

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