IDIOPATHIC GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33279/jkcd.v3i2.485Abstract
Generalized gingival enlargement can be caused by a variety of etiological factors. It may exist as an isolated abnormality or as a part of a syndrome. Patients with gingival hyperplasia should be examined to exclude other reasons for gingival enlargement. Surgical intervention is indicated if mechanical and esthetic problems exist such as difficulty in mastication, speech, swallowing and performing oral hygiene measurements.
We present a case series of 8 patients who reported to the Department of Periodontology, Khyber College of Dentistry during the year 2012 with the chief complaint of gingival overgrowth. Most of them were found with generalized diffuse gingival enlargement. All of them gave the history of gingival swelling over the last 2-3 years. The diagnoses were made based on clinical examination and after ruling out drug and family history. Different periodontal surgical procedures were performed including gingivectomies, bevel flap, apical reposition flap, distal wedge procedure, undispalced flap and osseous recontouring. All of these cases were treated under Local Anesthesia except one who was treated under general anesthesia.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2013 Hussam, Shamim Akhtar, Rashid Tayyab Khalily, Ifham Khan
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes .
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
