Multiple Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia in Upper Lip: A Case Report
Joyce K. N. Azevedo
Dentistry Course, State University of Paraiba (Universidade Estadual da Paraíba-UEPB), Campus VIII, R. Cel. Pedro Targino, sn, Postal Code - 58233-000, Araruna, PB, Brazil.
Sérgio H. G. Carvalho
Dentistry Course, State University of Paraiba (Universidade Estadual da Paraíba-UEPB), Campus VIII, R. Cel. Pedro Targino, sn, Postal Code - 58233-000, Araruna, PB, Brazil.
Dmitry J. S. Sarmento
Dentistry Course, State University of Paraiba (Universidade Estadual da Paraíba-UEPB), Campus VIII, R. Cel. Pedro Targino, sn, Postal Code - 58233-000, Araruna, PB, Brazil.
Gustavo G. Agripino
Dentistry Course, State University of Paraiba (Universidade Estadual da Paraíba-UEPB), Campus VIII, R. Cel. Pedro Targino, sn, Postal Code - 58233-000, Araruna, PB, Brazil.
Sandra A. Marinho
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Dentistry Course, State University of Paraiba (Universidade Estadual da Paraíba-UEPB), Campus VIII, R. Cel. Pedro Targino, sn, Postal Code - 58233-000, Araruna, PB, Brazil.
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Abstract
Aims: This study aimed to report a case of multiple inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia in the upper lip, resulting from the association of lip sucking habit and the use of orthodontic appliance, treated with high-powered laser.
Presentation of Case: A 42 years-old male patient, anxious, presented with five lesions in upper lip in close contact with dental appliance. Also, he had a habit of sucking his lip. After the removal of the appliance, it was performed a surgery using a diode laser (Thera Lase Surgery λ=808 nm, P=2.5 W).
Discussion: The removal of the traumatic etiological agent is essential for the treatment of proliferative lesions, such as hyperplasias. After removal, if there is no complete regression of a small hyperplasia, surgical removal will be necessary. Diode surgical laser is a good alternative, due its advantages.
Conclusion: It is very important to advise patients with harmful habits, as lip sucking, that with the persistence of the habit, new lesions will arise again. Monitoring psychological factors is also essential.
Keywords: Traumatic injury, hyperplasia, oral mucosa, lip sucking.