A case report of plaque-induced gingival enlargement - unlike the ordinary

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Case Report

Author Details : Raaja Sreepathy CS*, D Lekha Alanija, C. Vikram, Arunmozhi Ulaganathan, Shanmugapriya Ramamurthy, Rathinasamy Kadhiresan

Volume : 13, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 122-125

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2023.024

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Abstract

Gingival enlargements are one of the most common conditions affecting the periodontium. These enlargements occur due to a variety of factors, like plaque accumulation, hormonal changes, or systemic drug influence. Improper oral hygiene and microbial dysbiosis predispose an individual to plaque-induced gingival enlargement. The treatment strategy involves thorough oral prophylaxis and stringent oral hygiene maintenance. Described here is a case report of plaque-induced gingival enlargement, which has been managed with complete non-surgical and localized surgical periodontal therapy. The therapeutic intervention significantly reduced clinical parameters like bleeding on probing and periodontal pocket depth.

Keywords: Gingival Overgrowth, Gingival Hyperplasia, Gingival, Hypertrophy

How to cite : Raaja Sreepathy Cs, Alanija D L, Vikram C, Ulaganathan A, Ramamurthy S, Kadhiresan R, A case report of plaque-induced gingival enlargement - unlike the ordinary. Arch Dent Res 2023;13(2):122-125

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