Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma Associated With Dental Implants

Abstract: Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a nonneoplastic lesion of the oral mucosa arising on the buccal or lingual attached gingiva or alveolar mucosa and the crest of the edentulous alveolar ridge and contains numerous giant cells. This case series describes 3 cases regarding the clinical and surgical management of PGCG associated with dental implants. Materials and Methods: This case series presents 3 patients, mean age 36 years, who showed a pedunculated painless lesion associated with dental implants that radiographically appeared as an osseous rarefaction corresponding the implants. Discussion: Histological examination provided the diagnosis of PGCG. The treatment approach consisted in a surgical complete resection of the lesion and implant removal. After 1-year-follow-up, all the investigated cases did not show signs of recurrence. Conclusion: A correct diagnosis and an appropriate surgical treatment of peri-implant giant cell granuloma are very important aspects for proper management of the lesion. Correspondence to Antonio Scarano, DDS, MD, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; E-mail: antonio.scarano@unich.it Received 5 August, 2017 Accepted 9 October, 2017 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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