Preeti Sharma

Abstract

The oral pyogenic granuloma is a commonly occurring tumor like reactive lesion that occurs as a response to different stimuli such as hormonal imbalances, low grade chronic irritation, trauma or certain type of drugs and oral contraceptives. It is frequently seen in the gingiva, and also lips, tongue and buccal mucosa are the other commonest sites. The present case reports a localized inflammatory hyperplasia of the maxillary gingiva of a 20-year-old male patient which was interfering with normal eating and brushing.  Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma, Diode laser, Gingival enlargement.

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Abstract

Unilateral idiopathic gingival enlargement is characterized by huge enlargement of the gingiva. It can be an isolated entity or may be associated with any kind of syndrome. This is an unusual case report of a 16-year-old female patient who presented with a chief complaint of enlarged gums in relation to her left teeth in both maxillary and mandibular arches. The enlargement was slowly progressive since last 2 years. Intraoral examination revealed that there was unilateral, generalized, diffuse fibrotic gingival enlargement with pseudopockets. Patient was diagnosed with gingival fibrous hyperplasia based on the clinical, histological, and radiographic findings. The gingival enlargement was treated by conventional gingivectomy under local anaesthesia. The postoperative result was uneventful. Keywords: Gingival Fibrous hyperplasia, External bevel gingivectomy, Laser.

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