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

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

Affiliation

Montanha, Carla Hariene; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Plens, Maria Estela; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Ferreira, Henrique Scheffer; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Ribas, Luiz Augusto; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Tramontina, Vinicius Augusto; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Brancher, João Armando; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR
Fregoneze, Andréa Paula; Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Department of Dentistry. Curitiba. BR

RSBO (Impr.) ; 12(1): 103-108, Jan.-Mar. 2015. ilus

Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-782792

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ABSTRACT

Introduction:

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.

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.