Treatment of gingival fibromatosis associated with Zimmermann-Laband syndrome

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2005-09-01

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Holzhausen, M.
Ribeiro, F. S.
Goncalves, D.
Correa, FOB
Spolidório, Luis Carlos [UNESP]
Orrico, SRP

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Amer Acad Periodontology

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Background: Gingival fibromatosis is a rare condition characterized by a generalized enlargement of the buccal and lingual aspects of the attached and marginal gingiva.Methods: This case report describes the periodontal management of a 13-year-old female patient with gingival fibromatosis associated with Zimmermann-Laband syndrome. The patient presented with gingival enlargement involving the maxillary and the mandibular arches, anterior open bite, and non-erupted teeth. Periodontal treatment included gingivectomy in all four quadrants.Results: Histopathologic evaluation of the excised tissue supported the diagnosis of gingival flbromatosis. A significant improvement in esthetic appearance and eruption of the non-erupted teeth were obtained. The patient was referred for appropriate orthodontic treatment and has been closely followed for the earliest signs of recurrence of gingival enlargement.Conclusions: the successful therapy for gingival fibromatosis depends on correctly identifying the etiological factors and improving the impaired function and esthetic appearance through surgical intervention and adjunctive orthodontics. Maintaining treatment results depends on preservation of periodontal health.

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fibromatosis, gingival, gingivectomy, nails, malformed, tooth, impacted, tooth, supernumerary, Zimmermann-Laband syndrome

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Journal of Periodontology. Chicago: Amer Acad Periodontology, v. 76, n. 9, p. 1559-1562, 2005.