Gingival Overgrowth During Orthodontic Therapy And Its Management : A Case Report.
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2013-10
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There are many reasons for gingival overgrowth. Mostly, proper oral hygiene is sufficient to achieve normal
healthy gingiva. In some situations, however, gingival overgrowth is drug-induced or can be a manifestation of orthodontic
mechanical stress. Overgrowth impairs oral hygiene maintenance and results in further exacerbation. During
orthodontic treatment gingival overgrowth is common scenario due to hindered oral hygiene in this prospective
both periodontal and orthodontic aspects need to be considered. In the article a case report with extreme gingival
overgrowth was periodontally treated, by removal of all gingival excess using gingivectomy and gingivoplasty. After a 3
month follow-up period, the fixed orthodontic treatment is continued with monthly periodontal check-ups were scheduled to
control the gingival inflammation. The collaboration between the periodontist and orthodontist is most important key to
successful treatment of hyperplasia in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
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Orthodontic therapy, Gingival overgrowth, Gingivectomy, Gingivoplasty
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Rao Dola Srinivasa, Rao Killi V Prabhakara, Tangudu Archana, Tanuja Penmatsa, Kumar Alapati Kranthi. Gingival Overgrowth During Orthodontic Therapy And Its Management : A Case Report. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2013 Oct-Dec; 5(4): 9-11.