ULCERATIVE GINGIVITIS IN A 14-YEAR-OLD CHILD: CLINICAL CASE AND LOCAL TREATMENT PROTOCOL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/2311-9624.2026.1.16344Keywords:
ulcerative gingivitis; children; local treatment; helium–neon laser; regeneration.Abstract
Introduction. A clinical case of ulcerative gingivitis in a 14-year-old child was examined. Results. Oral hygiene status, gingival inflammation severity, radiographic, microbiological and laboratory findings were assessed, establishing a severe course of the disease. A comprehensive local treatment protocol was developed, including antiseptics, antibacterial agents, helium–neon laser therapy and an adhesive dental paste with Actovegin, which ensured rapid reduction of inflammation and restoration of the gingival mucosa. This paper presents a clinical case of ulcerative gingivitis in a 14-year-old patient. A review of recent studies and publications from both international and Ukrainian professional journals was conducted, along with an assessment of oral hygiene status, the severity of inflammation, and radiographic, microbiological, and laboratory examinations. A severe course of the disease was identified, and the microbial profile was determined. Conclusion. For the treatment of ulcerative gingivitis in children, it is advisable to use a combination therapy that includes a helium-neon laser and “Dental Adhesive Paste with Actovigin.” This helps reduce inflammation and accelerates the regeneration of the gingival mucosa.
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