JVD 2015 #4 - Excision of Sublingual Granuloma STEP-BY-STEP Flashcards
1
Q
According to “Excision of sublingual granuloma” by Durand, Smith,
what is the cause of sublingual granuloma?
where do they normally appear?
A
self-inflicted masticatory trauma on the sublingual or buccal mucosa, typically bilateral
2
Q
According to “Excision of sublingual granuloma” by Durand, Smith,
what is the treatment of choice?
what are the two approaches mentioned?
A
surgical excision (marginal) +/- tooth extraction (or odontoplasty);
over sew (simple continuous over hemostat slowly drawn closed while hemostat removed) or cut and sew technique (debulk then close)
