Importance of Supportive Periodontal Therapy in the Treatment of Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowth: A 12 Month Follow- Up

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract: Gingival overgrowth, also synonymous with the terms gingival hyperplasia or hypertrophy, is defined as an abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissues. Gingival enlargement holds a unique position in the literature as it is seen associated with different local and systemic factors. These conditions generally respond well to conservative tissue management and plaque control is considered as corner stone in the management of such gingival overgrowths. The aim of reporting this case was to lay the importance of treatment for inflammatory gingival enlargement and its maintenance protocol that improve the esthestics and masticatory function of a patient. Keywords: Inflammatory gingival enlargement, Aesthetics, chronic inflammation, modified widman flap

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Dr. Veenadharini. Gundapaneni, Dr. Ambica . , Dr. Anuroopa. P, Dr. Savita. S

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Dr. Veenadharini. Gundapaneni, Dr. Ambica . , Dr. Anuroopa. P, Dr. Savita. S (2015). Importance of Supportive Periodontal Therapy in the Treatment of Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowth: A 12 Month Follow- Up. Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences, 2(2), 140-143. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-375817