Midline diastema is a common aesthetic problem in mixed and permanent dentition. Many innovative therapies are available varying from restorative procedures such as composite build-up to surgery (frenectomy) and orthodontics. A high frenum attachment is often the cause of persistent diastemas. Presented herewith is a case report of a 20-year-old female with a high frenal attachment that had caused spacing of the maxillary central incisors. This case report demonstrates closure of midline diastema through fixed orthodontic appliance and removal of abnormal labial frenum attachment through surgery.

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ISSN : 2454-2288

NLM UID : 101671413

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Midline diastema closure through combined orthodontic and surgical approach: A case report