TY - JOUR T1 - Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement Associated with Orthodontic Therapy – A Case Report JF - American Dental Hygienists Association JO - J Dent Hyg SP - 19 LP - 23 VL - 87 IS - 1 AU - Tanya Jadhav AU - K Mahalinga Bhat AU - G Subraya Bhat AU - Jothi M Varghese Y1 - 2013/02/01 UR - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/1/19.abstract N2 - 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. ER -