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Coverage Root after Removing Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: 5-Year Follow-Up Case Report
Paulo S G Henriques1, Luciana S Okajima1, Marcelo P Nunes1
1Department of Periodontology, São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, SP, Brazil.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|November 29, 2016
Summary
This case report demonstrates successful gingival contour correction and root coverage following peripheral ossifying fibroma removal. Periodontal plastic surgery achieved 100% root coverage and stable aesthetic results over five years.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Gingival margin lesions can cause aesthetic defects.
- Periodontal plastic surgery corrects gingival contour defects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma removal and subsequent root coverage.
- To evaluate the long-term efficacy of periodontal plastic surgery techniques.
Main Methods:
- Two-stage surgical approach: keratinized gingival tissue augmentation with free gingival graft and lesion removal, followed by coronally advanced flap for root coverage.
- Five-year follow-up.
Main Results:
- 100% root coverage achieved within 6 months.
- Adequate gingival contour and prevention of mucogingival defects.
- Long-term stability of results over five years with stable color and harmonic tissues.
Conclusions:
- Periodontal plastic surgery techniques are effective for correcting aesthetic defects caused by gingival lesions.
- The described two-stage surgical approach provides successful and stable long-term root coverage and gingival aesthetics.
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