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Frenectomy & Skin Graft

by Blondie4652, May 25, 2009 06:14PM
My dentist recommends a frenectomy & skin graft for a receding gum line on lower tooth. I would appreciate information on the success rate of this procedure. Will the frenectomy result in my lower lip drooping? Any questions I should ask my periodonist prior to this procedure? How long should I expect discomfort and/or pain?
Thank you for your comments.
Member Comments (3)

by scottma, May 25, 2009 09:37PM
To: blondie4652
Free connective tissue graft generally yields promising result. Frenectomy generally doea'nt affect lip contour. Post-op pain is minimal.As long as your periodontist is competent, there is nothong to worry.

by Blondie4652, May 26, 2009 06:32PM
To: scottma
1)  I am not familiar with the terminology you used: what is "free"connective tissue graft?
2)  Since they are cutting the connector between lip and bottom teeth I am concerned it will "loosen" the lower lip, don't want a droopy lip.

I am supposed to have a competent periodontist.
Just me worrying about something I have so little information.
Thanks for all your comments.

by scottma, May 26, 2009 08:59PM
To: blondie4652
The donor site of graft tissue is taken from palate, in stead of skin. Lower lip will not droop due to frenectomy procedure. This is a minor surgical procedure.
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