Resolution of Abfraction-Associated Gingival Fenestration Utilizing Connective Tissue Grafting
Joint Authors
Haskell, Braydon
Stern, J. Kobi
Ghiassi, Jordan
Kurialacherry, Andrew
Gaud-Quintana, Sadja
Peacock, Mark E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Gingival fenestration (GF) is a distinct clinical entity of uncertain etiology that is seldom documented in the literature.
It has been associated mainly with submucosal mechanical irritants such as calculus that subsequently create an opening in the oral soft tissue, usually at facial anterior sites.
Surgical correction may be indicated to address functional and/or esthetic concerns.
Case Presentation.
The patient, a 74-year-old male, presented to the clinic with a chief complaint of “something is poking through my gum.” Clinical exam revealed a gingival fenestration on the facial of tooth #11, associated with what appeared to be a pronounced noncarious cervical lesion (NCCL).
Surgical treatment consisted of a connective tissue graft and odontoplasty of the sharp protruding edge of the root surface.
Healing was uneventful with excellent closure of the fenestration and no evidence of recurrence after 18 months of follow-up.
Conclusion.
GF is a perforation of the mucosa typically associated with underlying sharp mechanical etiology.
This report describes a fenestration that developed from a probable abfractive lesion, which later was successfully closed and exhibits long-term stability.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haskell, Braydon& Stern, J. Kobi& Ghiassi, Jordan& Kurialacherry, Andrew& Gaud-Quintana, Sadja& Peacock, Mark E.. 2019. Resolution of Abfraction-Associated Gingival Fenestration Utilizing Connective Tissue Grafting. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134958
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haskell, Braydon…[et al.]. Resolution of Abfraction-Associated Gingival Fenestration Utilizing Connective Tissue Grafting. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134958
American Medical Association (AMA)
Haskell, Braydon& Stern, J. Kobi& Ghiassi, Jordan& Kurialacherry, Andrew& Gaud-Quintana, Sadja& Peacock, Mark E.. Resolution of Abfraction-Associated Gingival Fenestration Utilizing Connective Tissue Grafting. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1134958
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1134958