Gingival Cyst of the Adult as Early Sequela of Connective Tissue Grafting
The subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) is a highly predictable procedure with low complication rate. The reported early complications consist of typical postsurgical sequelae, such as pain and swelling. This case report describes the development and management of a gingival cyst following...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Dentistry |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/473689 |
| Summary: | The subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) is a highly predictable procedure with low complication rate. The reported early complications consist of typical postsurgical sequelae, such as pain and swelling. This case report describes the development and management of a gingival cyst following SCTG to obtain root coverage. Three weeks after SCTG procedure, a slightly raised, indurated, ~5 mm diameter asymptomatic lesion was evident. Excisional biopsy was performed and the histopathological evaluation confirmed the gingival cyst diagnosis. At the 1-year follow-up, the site had complete root coverage and normal tissue appearance and the patient remained asymptomatic. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-6447 2090-6455 |