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Microsurgical repair of labial gingival tissues following excision of an epulis: a case report with 18‐month follow‐up
Author(s) -
McCrea S.J.J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.156
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1752-248X
pISSN - 1752-2471
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-248x.2009.01052.x
Subject(s) - medicine , epulis , dentistry , connective tissue , scaling and root planing , surgery , oral hygiene , surgical excision , periodontitis , chronic periodontitis , pathology
The purpose of this study was to describe an alternative surgical approach to simply removing an epulis: The methodology was to both preserve and improve the mucogingival complex. After supportive periodontal therapy that included oral hygiene instruction, scaling and root planning, the patient underwent surgical treatment to remove the tumour. A subepithelial connective tissue graft together with a lateral mucogingival pedicle flap was used to repair the extensive defect.