Report of a Case of Epulis Fissuratum
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
Epulis fissuratum is an overgrowth of vestibular alveolar mucosal tissue resulting from chronic irritation due to trauma caused by ill-fitting denture flange or broken removable/ fixed partial denture (FPD). The aim of this report is to present a case of Epulis fissuratum in relation to broken fixed partial denture, which was treated without surgical excision. Keywords: Epulis, fissuratum, Denture, FPD, Hyperplasia, Mucosa.
Authors and Affiliations
Anjana Arora, Bharati. A. Patil, Amandeep Sodhi
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