Gingival overgrowth: Part 1: aetiology and clinical diagnosis

Key Points Provides overview of possible aetiology of gingival overgrowth. Discusses history and key clinical features which aid in diagnosis. Discussion of systemic disease which may contribute to gingival overgrowth Most commonly, gingival overgrowth is a plaque-induced inflammatory process, which...

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Published in:British dental journal 2017-01, Vol.222 (2), p.85-91
Main Authors: Beaumont, J., Chesterman, J., Kellett, M., Durey, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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692/700/3032/3099/3120/3121
692/700/3032/3149/3023
Abscesses
Cysts
Dentistry
Etiology
Gingival Overgrowth - diagnosis
Gingival Overgrowth - etiology
Granulomas
Gum disease
Humans
Hyperplasia
Medicine
Metastasis
Orthodontics
practice
Systemic diseases
Tumors
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Summary:Key Points Provides overview of possible aetiology of gingival overgrowth. Discusses history and key clinical features which aid in diagnosis. Discussion of systemic disease which may contribute to gingival overgrowth Most commonly, gingival overgrowth is a plaque-induced inflammatory process, which can be modified by systemic disease or medications. However, rare genetic conditions can result in gingival overgrowth with non-plaque-induced aetiology. It is also important to appreciate the potential differential diagnoses of other presentations of enlarged gingival tissues; some may be secondary to localised trauma or non-plaque-induced inflammation and, albeit rarely, others may be manifestations of more sinister diseases or lesions. A definitive diagnosis will then enable an appropriate management strategy. This paper aims to discuss clinical features and diagnoses for conditions presenting with gingival overgrowth and other enlargements of gingival tissues.
ISSN:0007-0610
1476-5373
DOI:10.1038/sj.bdj.2017.71