RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement Associated with Orthodontic Therapy – A Case Report
JF American Dental Hygienists Association
JO J Dent Hyg
FD American Dental Hygienists Association
SP 19
OP 23
VO 87
IS 1
A1 Jadhav, Tanya
A1 Bhat, K Mahalinga
A1 Bhat, G Subraya
A1 Varghese, Jothi M
YR 2013
UL http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/1/19.abstract
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.