Open AccessManagement of an unusual peripheral giant cell granuloma: A diagnostic dilemma
Author(s) -
Satheesh Mannem,
Vijay Kumar Chava
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.94556
Subject(s) - periosteum , medicine , periodontal fiber , alveolar ridge , lesion , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , dentistry , irritation , orthodontics , anatomy , surgery , implant , biology , botany , immunology , genus
The peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a reactive exophytic lesion of the gingiva and alveolar ridge that usually occurs as a result of local irritating factors such as plaque, calculus, chronic infections, chronic irritation, tooth extraction, improperly finished fillings, unstable dental prosthesis, and impacted food which originates from the periosteum or periodontal ligament. This article presents management of an unusual PGCG located on the partially edentulous mandible.