# The Management of a Post-Extraction Gingival Lesion in a Paediatric Patient: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 12-year-old boy's gum healed after ozone therapy was used to treat damage caused by a retained baby tooth.

## Contribution

This case report demonstrates ozone therapy's effectiveness in healing pediatric gum lesions caused by deciduous tooth retention.

## Key findings

- Gaseous ozone therapy successfully promoted mucosal healing in a pediatric patient with a post-extraction gingival lesion.
- Chronic trauma from retained deciduous teeth can lead to localized soft tissue damage in children.
- Ozone therapy may be a promising non-invasive treatment for managing pediatric soft tissue injuries.

## Abstract

Introduction: In clinical practice, the presence of abnormal physiological root resorption frequently results in the retention of deciduous teeth. Also, unilateral mastication may contribute to the altered physiological process of root resorption. This delayed exfoliation and retention of deciduous teeth may compromise the integrity of adjacent soft tissue. In recent years, ozone therapy can be considered a promising strategy in accelerating healing and reducing pain in both traumatic and autoimmune ulcers. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 12 year-old male patient with localized damaged gingival tissue resulting from chronic trauma due to the retention of a deciduous tooth. Following the application of gaseous ozone therapy, complete mucosal healing was achieved. Conclusions: This case supports the potential of ozone therapy in paediatric soft tissue management.