Free gingival graft to increase gingival dimensions in Down syndrome patients: clinical case report

Autores

  • Carla Hariene Montanha
  • Maria Estela Plens
  • Henrique Scheffer Ferreira
  • Luiz Augusto Ribas
  • Vinicius Augusto Tramontina
  • João Armando Brancher
  • Andréa Paula Fregoneze

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21726/rsbo.v12i1.738

Palavras-chave:

Down syndrome; free gingival graft; periodontal disease.

Resumo

Down Syndrome (DS) patients have increased
susceptibility to the development of periodontal diseases by the
occurrence of several factors, such as inadequate hygiene, mouth
breathing, dental morphology, leukocyte reduction and increased
inflammatory mediators. Objective: This study aimed to review the
literature on the main aspects of DS and present a clinical case of a
DS patient treated with basic periodontal therapy and free gingival
graft surgery. Case report: DS patient, leucoderma, aged 26 years
showed gingival recession and little amount of keratinized tissue in
the area of teeth #31 and #41. After surgery, there was an increase
in the keratinized tissue band. Conclusion: The free gingival graft
surgery performed in DS patients was effective, as the increase of
keratinized tissue band occurred.

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Publicado

2016-03-30

Como Citar

Carla Hariene Montanha, Maria Estela Plens, Henrique Scheffer Ferreira, Luiz Augusto Ribas, Vinicius Augusto Tramontina, João Armando Brancher, & Andréa Paula Fregoneze. (2016). Free gingival graft to increase gingival dimensions in Down syndrome patients: clinical case report. Revista Sul-Brasileira De Odontologia, 12(1), 103–8. https://doi.org/10.21726/rsbo.v12i1.738

Edição

v. 12 n. 1 (2015): Revista Sul-Brasileira de Odontologia - 2015.Jan-Mar

Seção

Case Report Article