FRENECTOMY USING SCALPEL IN THE VY- PLASTY TECHNIQUE- A CASE REPORT

Frenum is a mucous membrane fold that attaches the lip and the cheek to the alveolar mucosa, the gingiva and the underlying periosteum. Sometimes the shape, size or attachment location of the frenum might be abnormal and then it is called as aberrant frenum. Aberrant frena may be a risk to the gingival health when they are attached too closely to the gingival margin, either due to an interference in the plaque control or due to a muscle pull. Also there are aesthetic problems or recurrence problems after orthodontic treatment. The management of such an aberrant frenum is accomplished by performing a frenectomy. This paper sheds light on the aberrant frenum and its management, mainly by using scalpel in the VY-plasty technique.