Gingival Enlargement
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2018-04-19
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Gingival enlargement is one of the frequent features of gingival diseases. However due to their
varied presentations, the diagnosis of these entities becomes challenging for the clinician. Therefore,
the aim of this article is to first define gingival enlargement, and then discuss its classification,
causes, and management
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Gingival enlargement, (also termed gingival overgrowth, hypertrophic gingivitis, gingival hyperplasia,
or gingival hypertrophy, and sometimes abbreviated to GO), is an increase in the size of
the gingiva (gums). It is a common feature of gingival disease.[1] Gingival enlargement can be
caused by a number of factors, including inflammatory conditions and the side effects of certain
medications. The treatment is based on the cause.[1] A closely related term is epulis, denoting a
localized tumor (i.e. lump) on the gingiva.
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