PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Jadhav, Tanya
AU  - Bhat, K Mahalinga
AU  - Bhat, G Subraya
AU  - Varghese, Jothi M
TI  - Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement Associated with Orthodontic Therapy – A Case Report
DP  - 2013 Feb 01
TA  - American Dental Hygienists Association
PG  - 19--23
VI  - 87
IP  - 1
4099  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/1/19.short
4100  - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/1/19.full
SO  - J Dent Hyg2013 Feb 01; 87
AB  - Purpose: Gingival enlargement, also synonymous with the terms gingival hyperplasia or hypertrophy, is defined as an abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissues. A case of a 19–year–old male presenting with maxillary and mandibular chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement associated with prolonged orthodontic therapy is reported here. Surgical therapy was carried out to provide a good aesthetic outcome. No recurrence was reported at the end of 1 year. The importance of patient motivation and compliance during and after therapy as a critical factor in the success of treatment has also been highlighted through this case report.