Ulectomia no tratamento de impactação dentária por fibrosamento gengival em paciente infantil: relato de caso

Abstract

The early intervention of the dentist surgeon in cases of dental impaction, decreases the chances of a more complex treatment later, and increases the aesthetics and function of the oral cavity. The purpose of this study is to present ulectomy as the surgical procedure of choice in a clinical case with impaction gum fibrosis. Female patient, 8 years old. attended the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Morgana Potrich College - FAMP, having as main complaint the absence of the front teeth. performed the intraoral exam we found that it was the absence of teeth 11 and 21 x-ray, it was confirmed that the teeth were formed 2/3 of the complete root, enough to erupt and take their place in the dental arch in the However, the eruptive force alone was not sufficient to break the fibrotic barrier. The treatment plan established was the excision of fibrous tissue in the incisal region of the two teeth, allowing passage to position themselves in occlusion. Thus, the treatment avoided serious disorders and provided higher quality of life for the patient, establishing the function and aesthetics.