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The Management of a Post-Extraction Gingival Lesion in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report
Erika Cirillo1, Massimiliano Ciribè1, Alessandra Putrino1
1Dentistry Unit, Management Innovations, Diagnostics and Clinical Pathways, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Introduction:
In clinical practice, the presence of abnormal physiological root resorption frequently results in the retention of deciduous teeth. Also, unilateral mastication may contribute to the altered physiological process of root resorption. This delayed exfoliation and retention of deciduous teeth may compromise the integrity of adjacent soft tissue. In recent years, ozone therapy can be considered a promising strategy in accelerating healing and reducing pain in both traumatic and autoimmune ulcers.
Case Presentation:
This case report describes a 12 year-old male patient with localized damaged gingival tissue resulting from chronic trauma due to the retention of a deciduous tooth. Following the application of gaseous ozone therapy, complete mucosal healing was achieved.
Conclusions:
This case supports the potential of ozone therapy in paediatric soft tissue management.
