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Epulis fissuratum: consequence of ill-fitting prosthesis
Ravi Prakash Sasankoti Mohan1, Sankalp Verma, Udita Singh
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. sasan_ravi@rediffmail.com
BMJ Case Reports
|July 23, 2013
Summary
Poorly fitting prostheses can cause pain and speech issues, leading to epulis fissuratum. This reactive tissue response results from excessive mechanical pressure from ill-fitting dental devices.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Prosthodontics
- Dental materials
Background:
- Ill-fitting dentures can cause oral tissue complications.
- Epulis fissuratum is a reactive hyperplasia linked to denture irritation.
- Understanding these complications is crucial for prosthodontic patient care.
Observation:
- A 69-year-old male patient presented with symptoms related to a poorly fitted prosthesis.
- The patient exhibited epulis fissuratum, a condition characterized by abnormal tissue growth.
- This highlights the direct link between prosthesis fit and oral tissue health.
Findings:
- The case study details the clinical presentation and management of epulis fissuratum.
- Poor prosthesis fit was identified as the primary etiological factor.
- Successful treatment involved addressing the mechanical pressure from the ill-fitting prosthesis.
Implications:
- Accurate prosthesis fitting is essential to prevent oral tissue complications.
- Early diagnosis and intervention can mitigate patient discomfort and further pathology.
- This case underscores the importance of regular dental follow-ups for prosthesis wearers.
