Non-drug induced gingival enlargement
Moffitt, M.L.; Cohen, R.E.
General Dentistry 61(5): E10-E13
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0363-6771 PMID: 23928447 Document Number: 670794
Gingival enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the gingival tissue. The etiology varies, and often is multifactorial; however, local and systemic conditions, disease, and idiopathic factors may contribute to gingival enlargement. Tissue consistency can vary from soft and spongy to dense, typically appearing darker in shade compared to the drug-induced gingival enlargement. Treatment modalities usually involve surgical removal of excess tissue, non-surgical debridement, use of chemotherapeutic agents, and/or elimination or mitigation of contributing factors and conditions.