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J P Guy

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PubMed1991

[Control of treatment and facial balance].

Cephalometric analysis (made from the tracings of lateral head X-rays) participates to the orthodontic diagnosis. As it is done for each patient before and after treatment, the analysis allows for precision of the goals and for the control of their obtainance. Because therapeutic means have grown more and more precise, progress tracings during the active treatment are now considered very precious. They display teeth (and bones) good and bad displacement. They allow for mechanical activations, therapeutic decisions, and help for a better precision of the patient's cooperation. As the stability of the treated occlusion is the main goal, may be the post-treatment records (taken immediately after debanding) could be delayed for some months or even some years.

Cephalometry↗
PubMed1991

[Frenectomy associated with a triangular gingival graft].

In periodontal therapy, frenectomy is indicated when the frenum exerts tension on the gingival margin and interferes with proper oral hygiene. The procedure is also employed when the frenum prevents closure of a diastema during orthodontic therapy. Frenectomy should be done after the canines have erupted and before retention is started to prevent separation of the teeth. For an improved surgical and cosmetic result, the authors propose a triangular-shaped gingival graft after the frenum has been excised. The advantage of the procedure is to create an area of attached gingiva and enhance healing.

Diastema↗