title: Central giant cell granuloma in palate associated with orthodontic treatment.
abstract: A case report of a central giant cell granuloma in the palate, which arose after orthodontic treatment, is presented with a review of relevant literature. Treatment options and clinical implications are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Unit, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. wykj@graduate.hku.hk
authors.forename: Yiu-Kai
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Jason Chi-Fung
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cheng
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult