Prosthetic management of an epulis fissuratum with simple conditioning tissue: A case report.

Int J Surg Case Rep

Professor in the Removable Prosthetics Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine of Rabat, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.

Published: September 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Epulis fissuratum is an oral lesion caused by poorly fitting dentures, and it can be treated through conservative or surgical methods depending on the case.
  • The article discusses a successful case where the lesion was treated using simple conditioning tissue along with provisional dentures.
  • Proper early management, including good hygiene and prosthetic care, can effectively address epulis fissuratum and often eliminate the need for surgery.

Article Abstract

Introduction And Importance: Epulis fissuratum is an oral hyperplasic lesion related to an overextended and ill-fitting denture. The treatment of this lesion can be conservative or surgical associated to a good prosthetic management.

Case Presentation: The aim of this article is to present a case report about treatment of an epulis fissuratum with simple conditioning tissue, using provisional removable complete dentures.

Clinical Discussion: The early management of the epulis fissuratum with conditioning tissue, associated to a good oral hygiene and a correct prosthetic rehabilitation provides satisfactory clinical results and avoids surgical treatment.

Conclusion: Conditioning tissue technique is a useful conservative approach for the treatment of the epulis fissuratum at an early stage.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11381740PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110130DOI Listing

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