[Report of a case of idiopathic gingival hyperplasia]

The clinical and histological picture of a rare gingival disease, i.e. idiopathic gingival hyperplasia, is discussed in detail on the basis of a case of our own Comprehensive diagnostic measures were taken to exclude other possible causes of a hyperplasia of the gingiva. Despite a rapid recurrence after gingivectomy, a "wait and see" attitude is assumed and the next therapeutical procedure is planned only after completion of puberty.