Juvenile Spongiotic Gingival Hyperplasia: Clinicopathological Features of Eight Cases and a Literature Review.

BACKGROUND: Juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia (JSGH) is a benign proliferation of non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium with evident spongiosis, exocytosis leukocytes and dilated vessels with varying numbers of inflammatory cells. Although uncertain, it has been suggested that the epithelial proliferation is probably related to trauma and local irritants. It emerges as a painless erythematous patch or papule with an irregular surface. CASE REPORTS: We present a series of eight cases and a literature review of the clinical presentation and treatment approaches for JSGH. This series includes four females and four males with a mean age of 11.6 years, all complaining of injury to the gums. All lesions were painless and not bleeding. One patient associated the lesion with the onset of trauma and another with a previous history of an eruption cyst. Periapical radiographs of the adjacent area did not show any alteration of bone or teeth. Based on these findings, the diagnostic hypotheses were a non-neoplastic proliferative process or a factitious injury. Incisional biopsy was performed and histopathologic diagnosis was conclusive for JSGH. Surgical excision was conducted in three cases, and the other five cases were supported by clinical observation and plaque control in order to prevent gingival recession defects. After a follow-up period of 11 months (mean), no recurrence was observed for surgically treated cases and mild improvement was achieved with periodontal treatment. CONCLUSION: This case series illustrates the importance of diagnosis and follow-up of patients with JSGH. A conservative approach consisting of basic periodontal support instead of surgical excision may be indicated because of the risk of aesthetic defects at the involved areas.

Root coverage of gingival recessions with non-carious cervical lesions: a controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: The non-carious cervical lesion (NCCL) is commonly produced by improper toothbrushing techniques, occlusion trauma, anatomic mal-positioned teeth, and acid erosion, thus sharing the same etiology of gingival recession (GR). The association of a graft to the coronally advanced flap had demonstrated the best long-term outcome for root coverage (RC). However, substitutes for the autogenous graft must be studied. This split-mouth clinical trial investigates the RC and the increase in keratinized tissue (KT) when comparing RC of NCCLs associated with GR with intact roots using an extended coronally advanced flap (ECAF) associated with the acellular dermal matrix graft (ADMG), a connective tissue replacement graft. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Seventeen individuals with bilateral GR were included in the study. One side had a NCCL (TG) and the opposite root was intact (CG). All patients were treated with the ECDF associated with ADMG. All clinical parameters were assessed at baseline and 6 months postoperative. RESULTS: Root coverage means (CG, 69.5 ± 19 and TG. 72.2 ± 16.5; p value = 0.849570) were not significantly different between control and test groups. In addition, the KT had an increase in the follow-up period for both groups. CONCLUSION: GR associated with NCCLs can be successfully treated with the ECDF and ADMG. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Patients frequently search for GR treatment due to cervical wear, root sensitivity, and compromising aesthetics. The NCCL participates with the same issues. The present study contributes to the literature that GR associated with NCCLs can be successfully treated with the ECAF and the ADMG.

Retrações gengivais com lesões cervicais não cariosas: o tratamento é periodontal ou restaurador? / Gingival recession with non-carious cervical lesions: periodontal or restorative treatment?

A retração gengival caracterizada pelo deslocamento da gengiva marginal apicalmente à junção cemento-esmalte (JCE) constitui um problema estético-funcional comumente encontrado. Extensas retrações gengivais associadas a lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNC) têm sido frequentemente observadas na população em geral. Uma série de técnicas cirúrgicas e terapias restauradoras têm sido propostas para a correção dessas lesões, com uma forte tendência ao tratamento exclusivamente restaurador, gerando forte associação com sangramento gengival, perda de inserção e retração gengival. Com isso, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a possibilidade de recobrimento radicular em casos exibindo exposição radicular associada à LCNC, através de uma técnica mucogengival para recobrimento radicular. Foram selecionados nove pacientes adultos, não fumantes, apresentando retrações gengivais unitárias bilaterais (≥ 3 mm), Classe I ou II de Miller, localizadas em quadrantes contralaterais. Em ambos os grupos, foi utilizada a matriz colágena acelular (MCA) como enxerto e retalho parcial, com incisões intrasulculares e relaxantes, posicionadas coronalmente. O lado-teste foi composto por retração gengival associado à LCNC, e o lado-controle por retração gengival, em dente sem lesão cervical. Na avaliação pós-operatória de três meses, observou-se 63,94% de recobrimento radicular no lado-controle e 59,63% de recobrimento radicular no lado-teste, demonstrando um resultado favorável do uso de técnicas de recobrimento radicular com desempenho muito próximo àquele observado em condições que não envolvem a presença de lesões cervicais não cariosas.

Considerações clínicas no planejamento e instalação de implantes imediatos / Clinical considerations for immediate implant placement and treatment planning

As reabilitações implantossuportadas permitem o restabelecimento da função e da estética após perdas dentárias totais e parciais com previsibilidade e altas taxas de sucesso. A instalação de implantes imediatos com carga imediata, a fim de evitar as alterações dimensionais sofridas pelo osso alveolar e tecidos moles, após a extração dentária, apresenta algumas vantagens em relação à técnica convencional, como redução do número de procedimentos cirúrgicos, possível preservação do osso alveolar, redução de custos e do período de ausência dentária, além de maior aceitação por parte do paciente. Vários estudos têm demonstrado que implantes instalados em alvéolos frescos e com carga imediata apresentam uma taxa de sobrevivência entre 94,5% a 100%. No entanto, para que um resultado funcional e estético adequado seja obtido, é fundamental que seja realizado um planejamento preciso, lançando mão dos recursos de diagnóstico bi e tridimensionais disponíveis, para que fatores relacionados à qualidade e à quantidade óssea sejam avaliados...

Dental implant-supported restorations present predictability and high success rates in restoring function and esthetics. The immediate placement/loading of dental implants is considered an option to reduce the risk of dimensional changes due to alveolar bone resorption and soft tissue collapse following tooth extraction. Other advantages over the conventional technique are the reduced number of surgical procedures, possible alveolar bone preservation, reduced costs, shorter period for temporary crowns or bridges, and greater acceptance by the patient. Several studies have shown that implants placed in fresh sockets with immediate loading have a high survival rate between 94.5 to 100%. However, for achieving a functional and aesthetic result, adequate treatment planning is fundamental including clinical and two- and three-dimensional diagnostic approaches...