Management of hormonal induced recurrent ulcerative fibrous epulis with osseous metaplasia: A case report
Mahmoud Bakr,
Mahmoud Al‐Ankily,
Nabil Khzam
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageUnderstanding the role of hormones in periodontitis is important. Periodontal microscopic surgery approach in the treatment of fibrous epulis is not indicated. Wider flap access with root planning is indicated to control the lesion in one phase.AbstractWe present a case of a 40‐year‐old female who presented with a gingival hyperplastic lesion around the maxillary left permanent central and lateral incisors. Patient's medical history reveals a recent pregnancy, hypothyroidism, ulcerative col… Show more
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