Published date: Apr 25 2022

Journal Title: KnE Medicine

Issue title: The International Online Seminar Series on Periodontology in conjunction with Scientific Seminar

Pages: 343-349

DOI: 10.18502/kme.v2i1.10867

Vincensia Maria Karinavincensia.maria.k@mail.ugm.ac.idDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Gadjah Mada University, Jl. Denta Sekip No. 1, Sinduadi, Sleman, Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia

Leo Trido SaputroPeriodontics Residency Programme, Faculty of Dentistry, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Background: Overgrowth of the gingiva during orthodontic treatment is a very common condition characterized by gingival enlargement which is seen in pseudo-pocket formation with or without attachment loss. Gingival enlargement involving the anterior region can affect the quality of one’s life related to aesthetics and function.

Objective: This case report describes the correction of gingival enlargement in orthodontic treatment with gingivectomy.

Case Report: A 21-year-old patient presented to the periodontics clinic of RSGM Prof Soedomo UGM on the referral of an orthodontic clinic with a complaint of gingival enlargement in the anterior region of the lower jaw which interfered with the movement of orthodontic’s wire corrections. Gingival enlargement was treated by gingivectomy using scalpel.

Results: Two weeks’ control showed that the gingival enlargement was corrected and orthodontic treatment could be continued.

Conclusion: Gingivectomy is a procedure that aims to treat gingival enlargement during orthodontic treatment with a fixed orthodontic appliance. In assisting the smooth running of orthodontic treatment, gingivectomy can also reduce the rate of periodontal disease and improve aesthetics.

Keywords: gingivectomy, gingival enlargement, fixed orthodontic appliance

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