Assessment of Morphological Variations of Frenal Attachment in Diverse Population of Vidarbha Region

Abstract

Aims: Frenum is thin fold of mucous membrane that attaches lip and check to alveolar mucosa, gingiva and periosteum. Frenum may affect gingival health when attached too close to gingival margin as it interferes in plaque control. The aim of the present study was to assess morphological variations of frenal attachment in diverse population of Vidarbha region. Material and Methods: The present study includes randomly selected 150 individuals including males and females in the age group of 18-60 years. Frenum attachments were recorded according to classification given by Mirko et al (1974). The data was arranged in tabulated form and P values were calculated. Results: Prevalence of gingival type of attachment was predominant (48.7%) followed by mucosal (30%), papillary (11.3%), papilla-penetrating (10%). It was also seen that diastema is more commonly found in females (62.9%) as compared to males (37%). Conclusion: After assessing various types of frenal attachments it can be concluded that gingival type of attachment is predominant and persistence of midline diastema in females is more than males.