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Multiple Inflammatory Fibrous Hyperplasia in Upper Lip: A Case Report

Joyce K. N. Azevedo, Sérgio H. G. Carvalho, Dmitry J. S. Sarmento, Gustavo G. Agripino, Sandra A. Marinho

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · pp. 11–14 · Published 24 Feb 2021

10.9734/ijmpcr/2021/v14i130122

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.

Traumatic injury hyperplasia oral mucosa lip sucking.

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