Gingival Enlargment And Its Treatment

Gingival Enlargement and Its Treatment

Question. Write short note on gingival enlargement.
Or
Write short note on gingival hyperplasia.

Answer.

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Gingival enlargement is the increase in size of gingiva.

Gingival Hyperplasia Associated with Vitamin C Deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy, and the disease has the following manifestations:

• Gingiva becomes tender, edematous, and swollen.
• Frequent bleeding is present from the gingiva.
• Crest of the inter­dental papillae appear reddish or purple in color.
• Ulceration and necrosis of the gingiva occur.
• Foul smell is present from the mouth.

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Gingival Hyperplasia Associated With Leukemia

• Gingiva becomes soft, edematous and swollen.
• Gingiva is painful and has purplish and has glossy appearance.
• Surrounding mucosa is pale and petechiae is seen.
• Ulceration and severe hemorrhage occur on gingiva.

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Gingival Hyperplasia Associated With Endocrine Imbalance

Hormonal imbalance mostly increases the proliferative potential of gingival tissue in response to irritation caused by plaque,bacteria and local irritants. Following manifestations develop clinically:

• Gingiva becomes red, edematous and swollen.
• Frequent bleeding is present.
• At times localized tumor growth develops on gingiva during pregnancy.
• Gingiva becomes soft, edematous and swollen.
• Gingiva becomes soft, edematous and swollen.

Gingival Hyperplasia Associated With Dilantin Sodium Therapy

“Common challenges in diagnosing gingival enlargement effectively: FAQs provided”

It causes gingival hyperplasia as its side effct. The manifestations associated are:

• Presence of painless enlargement of interdental papilla.
• Swelling is rough, lobulated, and has a pebbled surface.
• Gingiva is normal in color, and increased stippling is present.
• Gingiva is fim and tenderr and there is no tendency to bleed.
• As drug therapy is stopped, gingival growth ceases.