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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 30, No. 1, 13-19, March 2003
© 2003 British Orthodontic Society

Clinical Section

Idiopathic gingival hyperplasia and orthodontic treatment: a case report

K. Clocheret, C. Dekeyser, C. Carels and G. Willems

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Professor Dr G. Willems, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Oral Pathology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Orthodontics, Kapucijnenvoer 7, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. E-mail: Guy.Willems{at}med.kuleuven.ac.be

Abstract

There are many reasons for gingival hyperplasia. Mostly, proper oral hygiene is sufficient to achieve normal healthy gingiva. In some situations, however, gingival hyperplasia is drug-induced or can be a manifestation of a genetic disorder. In the latter, it may exist as an isolated abnormality or as part of a syndrome. If orthodontic treatment is needed in patients with gingival hyperplasia, both orthodontic and periodontal aspects need to be considered. Extreme hereditary gingival fibromatosis was periodontally treated, by removal of all gingival excess using flaps and gingivectomies. After a follow-up period, the orthodontic treatment started with fixed appliances. Monthly periodontal check-ups (scaling and polishing) were scheduled to control the gingival inflammation. After the orthodontic treatment, permanent retention was applied, once more followed by a complete gingivectomy in both maxilla and mandible. One of the most important keys to successful treatment of hyperplasia patients is the cooperation between the periodontist and the orthodontist.

Key words: idiopathic gingival hyperplasia, orthodontics, periodontal surgery






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