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Gingival enlargement and mesiodens associated with generalized aggressive periodontitis: a case report
Srinivas Sulugodu Ramachandra1, Manjunath Hegde, Umesh Chandra Prasad
1Department of Periodontics, Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Manjunath, India.
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This case report describes the management of an 18-year-old female who presented with generalized aggressive periodontitis, gingival enlargement and a mesiodens. Diagnosis for aggressive periodontitis was determined based on history, clinical findings and radiographic examination. Treatment included oral prophylaxis, extraction of the mesiodens and elimination of infectious microorganisms, using a combination of surgical intervention and antimicrobial therapy with long-term maintenance.
Clinical Relevance:
Presence of gingival enlargement in cases of aggressive periodontitis may be clinically confusing; hence, the diagnosis should always be based on the patient's history as well as the clinical and radiographic findings.
