Oversized maxillary frenum between two middle front teeth is the most common reason causing dental midline diastema, which makes orthodontic  treatment extremely difficult to close the gap. Frenectomy is the surgery to remove the frenum and make the gap closing possible. This case showed the maxillary labial frenectomy was performed successfully. The result was excellent. #Frenectomy

A frenum is the attachment between the gum and some moving soft tissue part of the mouth - typically the tongue (lingual frenum) or the lip (labial frenum). Sometimes this is contributing to a problem with the gums or the alignment of the teeth - particularly when the frenum is attached to the gum right at the level where the teeth emerge. Maxillary labial frenum is capable of creating a diastema and recession, affecting aesthetics. The most common reason for frenectomy is