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Mucogingival Surgery. Dentistry 664 Module J: Coronally Positioned Flaps and Frenectomy. Coronally-positioned Flap:. A split-thickness flap that is advanced coronally to gain root coverage.
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Mucogingival Surgery Dentistry 664 Module J: Coronally Positioned Flaps and Frenectomy
Coronally-positioned Flap: A split-thickness flap that is advanced coronally to gain root coverage. Indication:to correct shallow gingival recession when an adequate band of attached gingiva ( 3 mm or greater) is present apical to the site of recession.
Frenectomy: Surgical excision of a frenum Indication: Shallow vestibule in combination with a high frenal attachment