Diastema

Overview

A diastema is a space or gap between two teeth. Diastemata are common for children and can exist in adult teeth as well.

Diastema Problem and Treatment at Rehan Dental Surgery

Diastema is a gap between two teeth, common in both children and adults. It often occurs due to a mismatch between jaw size and teeth, but can also be caused by factors like a large labial frenulum or tongue thrusting, which push teeth apart.

 

Diastema Treatment

  1. Determining the cause of the diastema, then treat the cause.
  2. Diastema treatment options can differ from one patient to another, but generally it is treated by orthodontics,or composite fillings, or a combination of veneers or crowns.

Frenectomy

A frenectomy, also known as a frenotomy, can refer to any procedure where binding tissue on the body is cut or modified.

Frenectomy Procedure

In most cases, the oral frenectomy procedure is fairly straightforward. Here are the general steps: After a consultation with your doctor at Rehan Dental surgery Karachi, the person getting the frenectomy procedure will need to be secured while lying faceup. You may need to hold your child during the procedure. Your doctor at Rehan Dental surgery Karachi, may apply a topical anesthetic to the area to numb any pain. Your doctor at Rehan Dental surgery Karachi, will quickly snip the frenum using a scalpel, surgical scissors, or a cauterizing instrument. If the lip tie is severe or more complicated, it may require a few stitches to close the incision. The entire procedure will likely take 15 minutes or less from start to finish.

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