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Gregori M Kurtzman1, Lee H Silverstein, Peter C Shatz
1Department of Periodontology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|November 24, 2006
Summary
Exostosis, a benign bony growth, can cause issues with dental prosthetics. A novel surgical technique using a specialized device safely removes exostosis, improving patient comfort and prosthetic fit.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Prosthetics
Background:
- Exostosis is a common, benign bony outgrowth.
- It can cause complications with removable prosthetics, leading to discomfort and tissue irritation.
Observation:
- An 86-year-old woman experienced soft-tissue irritation due to food abrasion in the buccal posterior right quadrant.
- This irritation was linked to an underlying exostosis impacting prosthetic fit.
Findings:
- A surgical technique for exostosis excision was successfully employed.
- A device alternative to a scalpel was utilized, demonstrating a safe and predictable outcome.
Implications:
- This technique offers a viable solution for managing exostosis-related prosthetic complications.
- It improves patient quality of life by resolving discomfort and enabling better prosthetic function.