ULOTOMIA EM PACIENTE PEDIÁTRICO: Relato de caso clínico com um paciente de seis anos de idade na cidade de Mato Verde – MG

Abstract

The ulotomy consists of a linear incision of the gingival tissue that covers the incisal surface of the dental crown of an unerupted deciduous or permanent tooth, in order to allow it a free path to occupy its normal position in the dental arch. The objective of this study was to report a case of ulotomy in a six-year-old pediatric patient. This is a descriptive study. The research was carried out in the municipality of Mato Verde-MG at Faculdade Verde Norte (FAVENORTE). A six-year-old male patient attended the Pediatric Dentistry clinic at Faculdade Verde Norte – FAVENORTE, with the main complaint: “The teeth are late”. Upon clinical examination, it was observed that tooth 11 had already begun the process of eruption into the oral cavity and tooth 21 had not yet erupted into the cavity and the gums had a pale pink color and fibrous consistency in the region; due to the patient's uncooperative behavior, but clinically it was possible to observe that there was no bone layer covering the dental crown, as the imminent presence of the unerupted tooth was clear, which justified the indication of ulotomy on the upper central incisors. Ulotomy proved to be a satisfactory procedure in the reported case, but professionals must evaluate each case individually to determine an appropriate treatment plan for each clinical situation.