Chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement associated with orthodontic therapy--a case report

J Dent Hyg. 2013 Feb;87(1):19-23. Epub 2013 Feb 5.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use
  • Chlorhexidine / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Collagen / analysis
  • Dental Scaling / methods
  • Fibroblasts / pathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingival Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / etiology*
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / pathology
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / surgery
  • Gingivectomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouthwashes / therapeutic use
  • Oral Hygiene / education
  • Orthodontic Appliances / adverse effects*
  • Subgingival Curettage / methods
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Mouthwashes
  • Collagen
  • Chlorhexidine