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Diastema Frenectomy Case provided courtesy of
Dr. Doug Jopling
DiagnosisPatient's Chief ConcernThe patient was conscious of the spaces between her front teeth. Diagnostic Summary
- Substantial maxillary anterior frenum between upper central incisors
- Anterior deep bite
- Mandibular crowding
TreatmentTreatment Summary
- Retracted upper and lower anterior teeth to close the diastema and controlled torque using beveled horizontal attachments
- Resolved the deep bite using lower anterior intrusion
Post Invisalign Treatment
- Frenectomy was prescribed and planned prior to Invisalign treatment, but the patient waited until after Invisalign treatment to have this done.
Treatment TipClosing the space for a patient with a frenum problem is difficult since the frenum will typically open the space back up. Many of our doctors address this issue by performing a frenectomy at the end of the treatment followed by a bonded lingual retainer. This is the best way to avoid having the diastema open back up. Click here to learn more about how to create a bonded lingual retainer in your office. |