Surgical removal of an oral pyogenic granuloma and subsequent root coverage with a pedicle graft

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a lesion characterized by non-neoplastic proliferation of endothelial cells, occurring in gingival tissue and representing an excessive reaction of the connective tissue to stimuli or injuries. The purpose of this report was to describe the treatment of an oral pyogenic gr...

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Published in:	Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) Vol. 75; no. 1; p. 55
Main Authors:	Oliveira, Thais M, Greghi, Sebastião L A, Taveria, Luís A A, Santos, Carlos F, Machado, Maria Aparecida A M, Silva, Salete M B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-2008
Subjects:	Child Female Gingiva - transplantation Gingival Diseases - surgery Gingivectomy - adverse effects Granuloma, Pyogenic - surgery Humans Oral Surgical Procedures Surgical Flaps Tooth Root
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Summary:	Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a lesion characterized by non-neoplastic proliferation of endothelial cells, occurring in gingival tissue and representing an excessive reaction of the connective tissue to stimuli or injuries. The purpose of this report was to describe the treatment of an oral pyogenic granuloma, with emphasis on clinical, histopathological, and radiographic aspects. The surgical therapy comprised lesion excision followed by pedicle graft to cover the exposed root surface. The patient's pyogenic granuloma has been under control for a year, and recurrence has not been observed. The permanent teeth erupted correctly and the gingival tissue of both the receptor and donor sites shows a satisfactory clinical appearance.
ISSN:	1935-5068