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A Novel Approach to Monitoring Graft Neovascularization in the Human Gingiva
Published on: January 12, 2019
Exostosis following a subepithelial connective tissue graft
A J Corsair1, V J Iacono, S S Moss
1Department of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, New York, USA viacono@epo.hsc.sunysb.edu
Abstract:
This case report describes the formation of an unusual unaesthetic gingival enlargement during a five year post operative period subsequent to a subepithelial connective tissue graft placed facial to teeth #4 and #6. Histological assessment of the enlarged tissue indicated that it consisted of viable bone and marrow. The exostosis was reduced with rotary instruments and acceptable soft tissue aesthetics were created using a carbon dioxide laser for gingivoplasty. Possible causes for this unusual enlargement are discussed.
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