Abstract |
Epulis fissuratum is a pathological condition caused by an ill-fitting denture. The mucogingival hyperplasia may be considered as a reactive condition of the oral mucosa to excessive mechanical pressure on the mucosa. Epulis fissuratum excision is a procedure usually done for prosthodontic reasons. The treatment of this benign entity is essential mainly for masticatory reasons. The use of diode laser for epulis removal without infiltrated anesthesia in a conscious geriatric patient is currently under investigation.
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Authors | Panagiotis Kafas, Tahwinder Upile, Christos Stavrianos, Nikolaos Angouridakis, Waseem Jerjes |
Journal | Dermatology online journal
(Dermatol Online J)
Vol. 16
Issue 8
Pg. 7
(Aug 15 2010)
ISSN: 1087-2108 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20804684
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Dentures
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Gingival Hyperplasia
(etiology, pathology, surgery)
- Humans
- Lasers, Semiconductor
(therapeutic use)
- Mouth Mucosa
(pathology, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
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