Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is a rare hereditary condition characterized by slowly progressive, nonhemorrhagic, fibrous enlargement of maxillary and mandibular keratinized gingiva caused by increase in submucosal connective tissue elements, mostly associated with some syndrome. This case...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 2015-11, Vol.19 (6), p.698-700
Main Authors: Dani, Nitin Hemchandra, Khanna, Dinkar Parveen, Bhatt, Vaibhavi Hitesh, Joshi, Chaitanya Pradeep
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Conflicts of interest
Epilepsy
Extracellular matrix
Fibroblasts
Fibroma
Gingiva
Gingival enlargement
Hygiene
idiopathic gingival fibromatosis
Intellectual disabilities
ledge and wedge
Phosphatase
Surgery
Teeth
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Summary:Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is a rare hereditary condition characterized by slowly progressive, nonhemorrhagic, fibrous enlargement of maxillary and mandibular keratinized gingiva caused by increase in submucosal connective tissue elements, mostly associated with some syndrome. This case report describes a case of nonsyndromic generalized IGF in an 18-year-old male patient who presented with generalized gingival enlargement. The enlarged tissue was surgically removed by internal bevel gingivectomy and ledge and wedge procedure. The patient was regularly monitored clinically for improvement in his periodontal condition as well as for any recurrence of gingival overgrowth.
ISSN:0972-124X
0975-1580
DOI:10.4103/0972-124X.162206