Some indications for labial frenectomy include:
- Good Dental hygiene issues
- It may result in dental caries ( due inability to clear food/debris)
- Hypomobility of the Philtrum of the upper lip.
- Low, thick frenal attachment
- Unattractive
- Recurrent trauma with tooth brushing
- Presence of diastema over 2 mm
- Frenectomy is indicated when there is blanching in the palatal mucosa/ papilla area lip is pulled upward
- As part of Sleep apnea therapy
- Prevents recession
- A frenum causes tooth or jaw displacement, during ortho TX