Resection of Gingival Fibromatosis with High-power Laser.

Abstract

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF), also known as hereditary gingival hyperplasia, idiopathic gingival fibromatosis, and hereditary gingival overgrowth, is a rare condition but the most common form of gingival hyperplasia. Overgrowth of gingival tissue is usually slow and progressive and may delay or prevent tooth eruption, resulting in cosmetic and functional impairments. Hypertrichosis, epilepsy, and intellectual disability may be associated with HGF, which can occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome. The purpose of this case report is to describe a diode laser resection of gingival hyperplasia in a seven-year-old patient with nonsyndromic HGF and hypertrichosis. The diode laser enabled efficient removal of hypertrophic gingival tissue with good healing and minimal postoperative discomfort.

• Authors: Renata Stifelman Camilotti, Juliana Jasper, Thaiana Barreto Ferreira, Fernando Antonini, Vladimir Dourado Poli, Rogério Miranda Pagnoncelli
• Journal: Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) (J Dent Child (Chic)) 2015 Jan-Apr Vol. 82 Issue 1 Pg. 47-52 ISSN: 1935-5068 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25909843 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Female
• Fibromatosis, Gingival (surgery)
• Humans
• Lasers, Semiconductor (therapeutic use)