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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Main Authors: Mariana Gil Escalante (Author), Dimitris N. Tatakis (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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.
Item Description:2090-6447
2090-6455
10.1155/2015/473689