title: Gingival Cyst of the Adult as Early Sequela of Connective Tissue Grafting.
abstract: The subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) is a highly predictable procedure with low complication rate. The reported early complications consist of typical postsurgical sequelae, such as pain and swelling. This case report describes the development and management of a gingival cyst following SCTG to obtain root coverage. Three weeks after SCTG procedure, a slightly raised, indurated, ~5 mm diameter asymptomatic lesion was evident. Excisional biopsy was performed and the histopathological evaluation confirmed the gingival cyst diagnosis. At the 1-year follow-up, the site had complete root coverage and normal tissue appearance and the patient remained asymptomatic.
authors.affiliation: Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA ; Private Practice, San Jose, Costa Rica.
authors.forename: Mariana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gil Escalante
authors.affiliation: Division of Periodontology, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
authors.forename: Dimitris N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Tatakis