Gingival Enlargement - A Case Series.
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2012-01
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Gingival enlargement condition finds a unique place in literature, because it has been associated with a variety of local and
systemic factors. Management of these conditions is dependent on the accurate diagnosis. In this case series 3 cases of
gingival enlargements with various conditions i.e, pregnancy associated , drug induced, inflammatory associated have
been described in terms of clinical course, management of these conditions both surgically and non surgically. It is also
concluded that in all forms of gingival enlargements, good oral hygiene is necessary to minimize the effects of systemic
factors. The selective usage of the medication with possible alternative of drug choices than the medication associated with
gingival enlargement, Education and awareness regarding the special conditions like puberty and pregnancy is essential in
order to reduce the occurrence of gingival enlargement. Although spontaneous reduction in the size of gingival
enlargement.
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Marginal Gingival, Interdental Papilla, Hypertension
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Buddiga Vinutna, Ramagoni Naveen Kumar, Snehalatha, Mahantesh.Gingival Enlargement - A Case Series. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2012 Jan-Mar; 4(1): 73-76.