A further report of bony exostosis occurring as a sequela to free gingival grafts.
Two cases of bony exostosis developing at the site of previously placed free gingival grafts are presented. It is suggested that the etiology is surgical trauma.
Efeoglu
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Department of Periodontology, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
Demirel
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005096:Exostoses / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005893:Gingivoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000009:adverse effects*