title: Surgical removal of an oral pyogenic granuloma and subsequent root coverage with a pedicle graft.
abstract: Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a lesion characterized by non-neoplastic proliferation of endothelial cells, occurring in gingival tissue and representing an excessive reaction of the connective tissue to stimuli or injuries. The purpose of this report was to describe the treatment of an oral pyogenic granuloma, with emphasis on clinical, histopathological, and radiographic aspects. The surgical therapy comprised lesion excision followed by pedicle graft to cover the exposed root surface. The patient's pyogenic granuloma has been under control for a year, and recurrence has not been observed. The permanent teeth erupted correctly and the gingival tissue of both the receptor and donor sites shows a satisfactory clinical appearance.
authors.affiliation: Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Thais M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Sebastião L A
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Greghi
authors.forename: Luís A A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Taveria
authors.forename: Carlos F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.forename: Maria Aparecida A M
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Machado
authors.forename: Salete M B
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Silva
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root