SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online

 
vol.11 issue3Assessment of the knowledge of breast self-test in reproductive age women at Bernardo Posse PoliclinicsCutaneous larva migrans taking into consideration a case author indexsubject indexarticles search
Home Pagealphabetic serial listing  

Services on Demand

Journal

Article

Indicators

  • Have no cited articlesCited by SciELO

Related links

  • Have no similar articlesSimilars in SciELO

Share


Revista Habanera de Ciencias Médicas

On-line version ISSN 1729-519X

Abstract

PEREZ BORREGO, Amparo et al. Hereditary gingival hyperplasia and hypertricosis case report. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2012, vol.11, n.3, pp.369-375. ISSN 1729-519X.

ABSTRACT Introduction: hereditary gingival hyperplasia is a rare gingival enlargement associated to genetic background, which becomes evident at the time of eruption of permanent dentition. This condition may produce malocclusions, painful chewing, dental caries, periodontal diseases, delayed permanent eruption, phonetic and swallowing problems, as well as important aesthetic and psychological disturbances. Objective: to show the multidisciplinary management in the treatment of hereditary gingival hyperplasia. Case presentation: a 9 years old male patient with family history of hereditary gingival hyperplasia and hypertricosis. On physical examination he showed hypertricosis and generalized gingival enlargement reaching the dental edge, with aesthetic and functional damage leading to psychological disturbances. A surgical periodontal procedure of the maxilla (phase I) was given under general anesthesia in order to uncover the dental crowns. After recovery, fixed orthodontic braces treatment was applied. Six months later, no clinical signs of gingival enlargement were found and dental positioning had improved. Conclusions: a multidisciplinary approach is basic in order to achieve a proper dental alignment and eruption, with the subsequent aesthetic and functional improvement in the treatment of hereditary gingival hyperplasia.

Keywords : hereditary gingival overgrowth; gingival hyperplasia; hypertricosis.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )

 

Creative Commons License All the contents of this journal, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License