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Inflammatory hyperplasia: From diagnosis to treatment
Pradeep Shukla1, Varun Dahiya1, Prerna Kataria1
1Department of Periodontics, D.J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ajit Mahal, Niwari Road, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|April 19, 2014
Summary
Gingival enlargement, an increase in gum size, stems from local and systemic factors causing various gingival diseases. This article details inflammatory hyperplasia, covering its history, causes, features, and management.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Gingival enlargement is a common manifestation of gingival disease.
- It is influenced by a complex interplay of local and systemic factors.
- Gingival conditions range from developmental and reactive to inflammatory and neoplastic.
Observation:
- This article focuses on inflammatory hyperplasia, a specific type of gingival enlargement.
- It examines the historical context and underlying causes of this condition.
- Clinical and histopathological characteristics are detailed.
Findings:
- The review covers the spectrum of gingival diseases, emphasizing inflammatory hyperplasia.
- Etiological factors, both local and systemic, are explored.
- Diagnostic features and histopathological findings are presented.
Implications:
- Understanding the etiology and features of inflammatory hyperplasia is crucial for diagnosis.
- Effective treatment strategies are essential for managing gingival enlargement.
- Preventive protocols are key to long-term gingival health and disease management.
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