2020
DOI: 10.4322/acr.2020.140
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Generalized hereditary gingival fibromatosis in a child: clinical, histopathological and therapeutic aspects

Abstract: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare genetic condition characterized by slow and progressive gingival enlargement. The gingival overgrowth often delays teeth eruption and may cause serious functional and aesthetic problems. We reported a case of a 10-year-old female child presenting a generalized gingival enlargement covering almost all the maxillary and mandibular teeth and resulted in problems for swallowing, speaking, and poor aesthetics. An incisional biopsy was performed and revealed a hypocel… Show more

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“…(11)Although the gingival enlargement does not directly affect the alveolar bone, the gingival overgrowth can lead to the formation of pseudo-pockets and predispose to bacterial accumulation inducing tissue inflammation and subsequently lead to the development of periodontal disease with bone loss. (1,8) In our clinical case series, the gingival hyperplasia covered the teeth leading to dental malposition and retention as well as the formation of pseudo-pockets with accumulation of plaque in the second patient, which may explain the presence of inflammation. However, no periodontal disease or bone loss was noted.…”
Section: Fourth Casementioning
confidence: 79%
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“…(11)Although the gingival enlargement does not directly affect the alveolar bone, the gingival overgrowth can lead to the formation of pseudo-pockets and predispose to bacterial accumulation inducing tissue inflammation and subsequently lead to the development of periodontal disease with bone loss. (1,8) In our clinical case series, the gingival hyperplasia covered the teeth leading to dental malposition and retention as well as the formation of pseudo-pockets with accumulation of plaque in the second patient, which may explain the presence of inflammation. However, no periodontal disease or bone loss was noted.…”
Section: Fourth Casementioning
confidence: 79%
“…Grade III: enlargement covering three quarters or more of the crown. (8) All the cases reported above had a severity level of class 2 to 3.…”
Section: Fourth Casementioning
confidence: 92%
“…Las formas severas de HG causan problemas funcionales y de fonación, además, de problemas estéticos y psicológicos (1,2). La HG es de evolución lenta, progresiva, generalizada o localizada (3). La etiología de esta condición patológica no está bien establecida.…”
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