Healing Delayed, Healing Restored: Role of Vitamin D in Periodontal Surgery With a 10-Month Follow-Up

Wound healing is a complex and multifaceted process that is vital for restoring tissue integrity after surgical procedures. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with delayed wound closure, increased inflammation, and impaired epithelialization. This case report aims to explore the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and delayed wound healing following depigmentation, frenectomy, and crown lengthening procedures performed with electrosurgery. This case illustrates the critical but often overlooked role of vitamin D in oral soft tissue repair, even in young and otherwise healthy individuals. Vitamin D deficiency should be considered in the differential diagnosis of delayed oral wound healing, even in young, systemically healthy patients. Early identification and correction can significantly improve outcomes and prevent unnecessary interventions or misdiagnosis. This case highlights the importance of a holistic, systemic approach in managing postoperative complications associated with aesthetic periodontal therapy.