Abstract

SILVA, Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula e et al. Ulectomy: when and how to apply. Three case reports. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2008, vol.46, n.3, pp.326-328. ISSN 0001-6365.

In this study we describe the ulectomy in patients with retarded dental eruption due the fibrosis of the encíal mucosa. After clinical and radiographic exams of the area, and the presentation of three successful cases obtained after that surgical procedure, aspects relation with diagnosis and precise indication of that technique were related.

Keywords : ulectomy; mucosal fibrosis; tooth eruption.