Gingival enlargement: A report of eight cases with varied aetiology


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Niharika Kumari* , Manesh Lahori, Vinay Mohan, Anuj Gaur, Siddharth Sisodiya, Binish Khan

Volume :

39

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Gingival enlargement, also popular as gingival hyperplasia or gingival hypertrophy, can be described as an abnormal growth of gingival tissues. The present case report describes cases of gingival enlargement in various conditions. Gingival enlargement is a commonly found disease of gingiva and a clinical symptom frequently associated with specific conditions. The etiology and thus treatment plan varies accordingly in different types of gingival enlargement.

Keyword :

Gingival enlargement, Leukemia, Drug-induced, False enlargement.