COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HYPERPLASTIC LESIONS OF THE ORAL MUCOSA

Abstract

The aim of this study was to histologically compare two hyperplastic lesions from the oral cavity removed by conventional surgical techniques and the prosthodontic rehabilitation after healing of these hyperplastic lesions with new complete dentures. Epulis fissuratum occurs when the oral mucosa reacts to the irritation action of the poor fitting denture. These lesions due not spontaneously resolve and must be surgically removed. Following healing, a new denture is fabricated. Two separate cases of epulis fissuratrum are presented and their surgical and rehabilitative management discussed. The need for vestibuloplasty is addressed, along with the histopathological examination of the excised tissue. After one year, the oral examination reveals the patients have not had a reoccurance and the prosthodontic restorations are in good shape.