Spontaneous fracture of hypertrophied genial tubercles

Santos-Oller, Juan M.; Gutiérrez, Luis; Rodriguez, J C De Vicente; Pendás, Santiago Llorente

doi:10.1016/0030-4220(92)90210-h

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“…There are a small number of case reports in the literature describing fracture and displacement of the genial tubercles associated with denture‐related trauma. Management is generally conservative with no long‐term complications; however, there have been cases where the fractured bone fragments have been electively removed or re‐attached.…”

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Fractured and displaced genial tubercles: a case report

2014

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An edentulous woman presented with pain, swelling and ulceration in the anterior floor of mouth; the findings on clinical examination suggested the presence of an anteriorly placed salivary calculus with trauma to the overlying soft tissues from the mobile lower denture. Radiographic examination, however, revealed fracture and displacement of the genial tubercles. The patient was managed conservatively and all symptoms subsequently settled.

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Fractured and displaced genial tubercles: a case report

2014

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“…The masticatory force may lead to spontaneous fracture of the enlarged genial tubercles. [9] Our patient was dentu- lous with no trauma history and no previous radiographic documentation.…”

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Unusual enlargement of genial tubercle on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT): case report

Mağat¹,

Hakbilen²,

Şener³

et al. 2018

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Enlargement of the genial tubercles, a group of four tubercles located at the inner part of symphysis menti, is very rare especially in dentulous patients. These may lead to problems in speaking, chewing, swallowing and further rehabilitation of the total prosthesis. A 39-year-old female patient was referred to the clinic for the assessment of general dental examination. The patient had difficulty in speaking and swallowing. When the floor of the oral cavity was examined, a bony expansion was detected on the lingual surface of the mandibular symphysis region. Panoramic radiography and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) were performed. When images were evaluated, enlarged genial tubercle was observed only in CBCT but not in panoramic radiography. The patient was operated under general anesthesia and the enlarged genial tubercle was completely removed. In the post-operative period, speech and swallowing difficulties ceased to exist. To our knowledge, there is no other case reported with such long genial tubercles (22 mm) especially in a dentulous patient. We conclude CBCT is very useful in the diagnosis of enlarged genial tubercle exostosis and planning of the surgical procedure.

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“…Anatomical variations, as well as dimensional and morphological alterations, in the edentulous mandibular bone affect the planning and often the quality of surgicalrestorative interventions. In the mandible, alveolar bone resorption can significantly alter bone height, causing anatomical alterations such as enlargement of the genial tubercles 2,8 . According to MacLeod and MacIntyre (1992) 9 , the use of poorly adapted complete dentures can cause chronic irritation in the area, triggering dystrophic calcification of the tendinous insertion of the genioglossus muscle, a condition commonly known as hypertrophy of the genial tubercles.…”

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“…Resection of the enlargement of the genial tubercles was needed to better the symptoms. Furthermore, in edentulous patients, enlargement of the genial tubercles may only be identified after fracture of these bone structures, which frequently causes symptoms such as pain, submental hematoma, dysphagia, and difficulties in tongue movement 8 .…”

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Enlargement of the genial tubercles

Oliveira¹,

Vidal²,

Valverde³

et al. 2016

J Oral Diag

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The genial tubercles are small bony protuberances located in the cortical lingual of the mandible, in the midline. The enlargement of the genial tubercles is more common in edentulous mandibles exhibiting bone resorption, is generally asymptomatic and diagnosed by routine imaging methods. This study describes a case of enlargement of the genial tubercles detected by cone-beam computed tomography prior to the placement of dental implants. Cone-beam computed tomography showed an unusual increase in size and volume on the inner surface of the mandible, in the midline, which had a pedunculated aspect and was similar in density to cortical bone, suggested enlargement of the genial tubercles. In conclusion, this bone prominence should be observed during the planning of rehabilitation treatment since its presence can influence the adaptation of dentures.Additionally, patients should be monitored regarding painful symptoms and the presence of fractures, with surgical removal being required in some cases.

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Spontaneous fracture of hypertrophied genial tubercles

Cited by 18 publications

References 6 publications

Fractured and displaced genial tubercles: a case report

Fractured and displaced genial tubercles: a case report

Unusual enlargement of genial tubercle on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT): case report

Enlargement of the genial tubercles

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