How are gingival polyps treated?

How are gingival polyps treated?

Treating gingival overgrowth

1. Laser excision. A periodontist will use lasers to remove inflamed gum tissue.
2. Electrosurgery. In electrosurgery, your periodontist applies electric currents to your gum tissue to cut or remove what has overgrown.
3. Periodontal flap surgery.
4. Gingivectomy.

How do you get rid of gum flaps?

Home remedies include:

1. over-the-counter pain relievers.
2. warm salt-water rinses.
3. oral water irrigators.
4. good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing.

How can you differentiate pulp polyp and gingival polyp?

To differentiate from a polyp of gingival origin, the pulp polyp may be lifted from the walls of the cavity with an excavator revealing the presence of the pedicle with very little or no discomfort experienced by the patient.

Why is there a flap of skin covering my child’s back tooth?

Pericoronitis is a condition found in children whose molars are in the process of erupting through the gum. The disease is seen more frequently in the lower molar teeth. As the molar emerges, a flap of gum still covers the tooth. The flap of gum traps bacteria and food, leading to mild irritation.

Are gum flaps bad?

The flap can trap food and lead to a gum infection. They come in crooked or facing the wrong direction. Your jaw isn’t large enough to give them room. Your wisdom teeth may get stuck (impacted) in your jaw and not be able to break through your gums.

Will flap of gum go away?

Once the dentist has diagnosed pericoronitis, they will design a treatment plan according to the specific needs of the individual. The condition can be difficult to treat because if there is a gum flap, then the problem will not go away completely until the tooth fully erupts, or the tooth or tissue is removed.

Do pulp polyps bleed?

Pulp polyps are usually asymptomatic. Direct pressure during mastication may cause mild-to-moderate tenderness. Localized bleeding may occur when the soft tissue is manipulated or traumatized.

What is gingival fibroma?

Abstract. Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disorder characterized by a benign, non-hemorrhagic, fibrous gingival overgrowth that can appear in isolation or as part of a syndrome. Clinically, a pink gingiva with marked stippling can be seen to cover almost all the tooth, in many cases preventing eruption …

Is gum flap bad?

What causes a gum flap?

Food debris, bacteria, or plaque, a bacterial film that remains on teeth after eating, may also get caught underneath the gingiva, a flap of gum around a toot h. If it stays there, it can irritate the gum and lead to pericoronitis.

What do you need to know about gingival flap surgery?

Gingival flap surgery is a kind of gum procedure. The gums are separated from the teeth and folded back momentarily. This allows a dental expert to reach the root of the tooth and the bone. Gingival flap surgery is used to treat gum disease (periodontitis).

How is the mucoperiosteal flap used in periodontal surgery?

• Widman described a mucoperiosteal flap designed to  remove the pocket epithelium and the inflamed connective tissue, there by facilitating optimal cleaning of the root surfaces.

Is there a full thickness flap for periodontal surgery?

FULL THICKNESS FLAP • Periosteum is reflected to expose the underlying bone. • Indicated in resective osseous surgery. Contraindications • Area where treatment for osseous defect with mucogingival problem is not required. • Thin periodontal tissue with probable osseous dehiscence and osseous fenestration.

What are the contraindications of having a periodontal flap?

CONTRAINDICATIONS: • Uncontrolled medical conditions such as ‐unstable angina ‐uncontrolled diabetes ‐uncontrolled hypertension ‐myocardial infarction / stroke within 6 months • Poor plaque control • High caries rate • Unrealistic patient expectations or desires CLASSIFICATION OF FLAPS Classified based on: Bone exposure after flap reflection