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Surgical excision of an epulis: A case report of 1 year old lesion | |
Dr. Megha Sharma, Dr. Harinder Gupta, Dr. Harmesh Sharma, Dr. Divya Jyoti | |
Background: Epulis, with a tumor-like appearance, is a kind of localized hyperplasia commonly seen in the gingiva. Hence; we hereby present the case report of surgical excision of an epulis of 1 year old lesion. Case report: A 38 year old female patient reported with the chief complaint of a gingival mass in the lower left anterior tooth region from past one year. There was no history of systemic disease. Oral hygiene was moderate. Clinical examination revealed a soft, reddish mass measuring approximately 2 x 2 x 1 cm3. The lesion was asymptomatic but caused some mastication problems. In radiographic examination, the underlying bone was normal and there was no radiolucency or erosion in the bone. Local anaesthesia was given and incision was made. Surgical removal was done. Afterwards; perio-pack was given. Conclusion: Because of rapid and regular wound healing, surgical treatment is useful for soft tissue surgery in modern dentistry. Key words: Epulis, Surgical |
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