J Korean Acad Conserv Dent.  2009 Jul;34(4):340-345. 10.5395/JKACD.2009.34.4.340.

Management of fibrous hyperplasia in oral mucosa

• Ham SY
• Song CK
• Park SH
• Kim JW
• Cho KM

• KMID: 2176165
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5395/JKACD.2009.34.4.340

Abstract

There are a number of situations where the oral mucosa can be sucked or pressed to produce relatively banal but clinical distinctive changes. The labial and buccal mucosa and tongue may develop protuberances in areas where a tooth is missing or extra space is present. The mucosa is pressed and sucked into these spaces, thus leading to the development of a fibrous hyperplasia. This case report describes the management of fibrous hyperplasia in oral mucosa. Fibrous hyperplasia can be formed by habitual pressure or suction in oral mucosa. Treatment of fibrous hyperplasia consists of simple excision and, if feasible, elimination of the cause. And habit control is a important factor for preventing recurrence.

Keyword

fibrous hyperplasia; oral mucosa; habit control

MeSH Terms

Hyperplasia
Mouth Mucosa
Mucous Membrane
Recurrence
Suction
Tongue
Tooth

Figure

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  Figure 1 Interdental space & Fibrous hyperplasia in oral mucosa

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  Figure 2 Resin filling on #41 and 42

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  Figure 3 4 month follow-up

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  Figure 4 4 month 2 weeks follow-up

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  Figure 5 Surgical excision of fibrous hyperplasia

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  Figure 6 Mouthguard for habit control

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  Figure 7 Histopathologic finding

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  Figure 8 1 and 4 weeks follow-up after surgery

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