AI Article Synopsis
- Gingival enlargement, or gingival hyperplasia/hypertrophy, is an abnormal overgrowth of gum tissue.
- A 19-year-old male underwent treatment for chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement related to long-term orthodontic therapy and received surgical intervention for aesthetic improvement.
- The case emphasizes the importance of patient motivation and compliance for successful treatment outcomes, with no recurrence noted after one year.
Article Abstract
Gingival enlargement, also synonymous with the terms gingival hyperplasia or hypertrophy, is defined as an abnormal overgrowth of gingival tissues. A case of a 19-year-old male presenting with maxillary and mandibular chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement associated with prolonged orthodontic therapy is reported here. Surgical therapy was carried out to provide a good aesthetic outcome. No recurrence was reported at the end of 1 year. The importance of patient motivation and compliance during and after therapy as a critical factor in the success of treatment has also been highlighted through this case report.
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