September 12, 2025Dentistry JournalOpen Access

Timing of Treatment for Patients with Hypertrophic Maxillary Labial Frena

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VMVeronica Lexa MarrRoseman University of Health Sciences LSLEVER FLEGAL STEWARTUniversity of Stirling MHMan HungRoseman University of Health Sciences

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Narrative review reveals complications in premature frenectomy for hypertrophic maxillary labial frena, suggesting conservative management is better for patients.

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Delaying frenectomy until after permanent canine eruption reduces the risk of complications and maintains optimal development.
The review highlights inconsistencies in clinical decision-making due to a lack of standardized diagnostic criteria for MLF.
Conservative approaches are recommended, as monitoring allows for natural migration of the frenum during growth.
Factors like airway obstruction must be assessed to ensure appropriate treatment and avoid unnecessary surgery.

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Marr et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44c4631b076d99fa55a21 https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13090414

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Narrative review reveals complications in premature frenectomy for hypertrophic maxillary labial frena, suggesting conservative management is better for patients.

Timing of Treatment for Patients with Hypertrophic Maxillary Labial Frena

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Timing of Treatment for Patients with Hypertrophic Maxillary Labial Frena

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