Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis in an Adult Patient Using an Orthodontic Appliance
The present article describes a clinical case of an adult patient using an orthodontic appliance, who returned to the dental office after the placement of orthodontic mini-implants, complaining of aphthas. By means of clinical and case history evaluation the diagnosis of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis was reached. The treatment was prescription of an antiviral agent associated with a chlorhexidine-based oral mouthwash. One week after their onset, there was complete regression of the lesions.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad de La Frontera. Facultad de Medicina
2010
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-381X2010000200009 |
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