Electronic Resource
Oxford, UK
:
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Journal of clinical periodontology
23 (1996), S. 0
ISSN:
1600-051X
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A case of severe gingival overgrowth associated with combined drug therapy of cyclosporin A and nifedipine is reported. The frequently increased vas-cularity of the gingival tissues in such cases often causes problems with bleeding both during and after surgery. Acrylic suckdown splints have been used postoperatively to assist haemostasis, however, these can interfere with function and cause discomfort. This report describes a combined treatment approach using conventional gingivectomy and carbon dioxide laser for the removal of the hypertrophic soft tissue. The benefits of such combined treatment include reduced bleeding during surgery with consequent reduced operating time and rapid post-operative haemostasis, thus eliminating the need for a splint.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-051X.1996.tb00515.x
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