Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.15644/asc52/3/9
Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis: a Case Report with Seven-Year Follow-up
Cíntia Ferreira Gonçalves
; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos – Porto Nacional, Porto Nacional, TO, Brazil
Ana Paula Mundim
; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Instituto Tocantinense Presidente Antônio Carlos – Porto Nacional, Porto Nacional, TO, Brazil
Rodrigo Fernando Sousa Martins
; Private Practice, Periodontist, Palmas, TO, Brazil
Ricardo Maio Gagliardi
; Department of Dentistry, Euroamerican University Center, Brasília, DF, Brazil
Paulo Sérgio Silva Santos
; Department of Stomatology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil
Orlando Ayrton de Toledo
; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
Abstract
Introduction: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disease characterized by gingival enlargement, normal color with benign and firm consistency. This growth may be exacerbated by use of drugs and plaque build-up. The treatment for this clinical condition is surgical excision of the enlarged gingival tissue or the extraction of all teeth. Case Report: A 20-year-old Brazilian female handicapped patient with a chief complaint of exaggerated gingival enlargement who had been prescribed Carbamazepine and Gardenal was referred to our center. According to the clinical presentation and family history, the final diagnosis of gingival enlargement was HGF. Full dental treatment was performed, including basic periodontal treatment, restorations, sealants, and gingivoplasty with internal bevel. Special care was taken to ensure that there was no change in patient’s anticonvulsant medication. The patient has been monitored for seven years without signs of recurrence of gingival hyperplasia due to constant professional and home control of plaque.
Keywords
Gingival Fibromatosis; Gingival Hyperplasia
Hrčak ID:
205714
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Publication date:
17.9.2018.
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