Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: identification, treatment, control

Article Abstract:

The excess gum tissue that grows in patients with the inherited disorder called gingival fibromatosis (HGF) may grow back after surgery but its removal may provide an intermediate psychological benefit to patients with this condition. Researchers presented the dental history and the results of treatment in a 28-year-old patient with HGF. Dentists identified HGF in this patient from the characteristic presence of excess gum tissue, an undocumented report of a similar condition in the patient's mother, and no history of cyclosporine, phenytoin, or nifedrine drug use. Microscopic tests confirmed that this patient had HGF. Surgical removal of the excess gum tissue followed by routine mouth washings with chlorhexidine and scraping of the gum tissue every six months for two years proved successful in this patient.

Surgery, Fibromas, Fibroma, Gums, Gingiva

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Traumatic dental injuries: current treatment concepts

Article Abstract:

Traumatic tooth injuries require prompt and appropriate treatment to maximize the survival of the tooth, soft tissues, and underlying bone. About one-quarter of Americans have suffered a traumatic injury to an incisor tooth. Root fractures may be splinted until the tooth heals. Crown fractures exposing the tooth pulp may require partial pulpotomy, or calcium hydroxide treatment and composite coverage. Complete endodontic restoration may be more successful in adult teeth. Lost teeth should be kept moist, rapidly reimplanted, and splinted. Mouthguards can prevent sports-related tooth injuries.

Care and treatment, Injuries, Cover Story, Root canal therapy, Teeth, Tooth injuries, Splints (Surgery), Splints, Dental emergencies

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Effect of dental treatment on the lung function of children with asthma

Article Abstract:

Dental treatment appears to cause a slight decrease in lung function in children with asthma. Researchers evaluated the pulmonary function of 57 children aged 6-18 years before and after dental care. Routine oral hygiene caused a 2% decrease in forced expiratory volume and a 4% decrease in forced expiratory flow in 15% of patients. Asthmatic patients may benefit from the prophylactic use of a bronchodilator inhaler prior to undergoing dental treatment to minimize airway constriction.

Physiological aspects, Dental care, Asthma in children, Childhood asthma, Oral hygiene

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