Author: Gillam DG
Published: September 12, 2018
DOI: 10.19080/ADOH.2018.09.555770
Abstract Content: Introduction: Any Localised Swelling Of The Gingivae May Be Called An Epulis Although Its Usage Is Normally Restricted To Developmental Or Reactive Swellings Of The Gingivae Or Periodontal Ligament Origin. The Swelling Is Usually A Result Of A Local Irritant Such As Calculus Formation Or A Poorly Adapted Margin Of A Dental Restoration. A Rather Special Type Of Epulis Is The So Called Epulis Gravidarum Or Pregnancy Tumour. These Swellings Tend To Regress After Parturition Although In Some Situations The Adjacent Teeth May Be Affected By The Enlargement Of The Gingival Tissues And Start To Drift. Aim: The Aim Of This Case Report Is To Describe A Surgical Technique For The Removal Of An Epulis, Which Was Located At The Aesthetic Zone Of The Lower Incisors, And To Report On Associated Changes In The Periodontal Parameters Such Gingival Inflammation And The Position Of The Tooth Following The Introduction Of An Effective Oral Hygiene Regime For The Patient. Conclusion: The Maintenance Of The Patient’s Postsurgical Gingival Health And The Resultant Aesthetic Appearance Following Realignment Of The Displaced Incisor Tooth Were Related To 1. The Surgical Technique Used And 2. The Patient’s Compliance In Maintaining Optimum Plaque Control. The Maintenance Of An Optimal Level Of Oral Hygiene Is Therefore Essential In The Preservation Of The Gingival Health Following The Surgical Removal Of An Epulis. Furthermore, An Additional Benefit Following The Surgical Removal Of The Gingival Overgrowth Was The Improvement Of The Tooth Position In The Dental Arch.
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